abnormalities

IPA/ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/
KK[ˌæbnɔrmˈælətiz]IPA/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.t̬i/

abnormalities — noun

  • abnormalitiessingular
  • abnormalitiesesplural

1. things in the body, in a test, or in a pattern that are not normal and may show

1.名詞C1
釋義

things in the body, in a test, or in a pattern that are not normal and may show a problem

例句

The scan showed abnormalities in both of Rafael's kidneys.

show abnormalities in a scan result

Doctors found several abnormalities in Theo's heartbeat after the race.

find abnormalities in a body process

同義詞
  • anomalies

    more technical and often used in scientific or data-heavy contexts

  • irregularities

    often focuses on a pattern or rhythm that does not follow the usual form

  • defects

    stronger; suggests clearer faults rather than unusual findings

反義詞

文法句型

show abnormalities

find abnormalities in the heart

no abnormalities were found

用法筆記

Usually refers to more than one unusual sign or finding, especially in scans, tests, or development reports. If you mean one finding, the singular form abnormality is more common.

常見錯誤

❌The scan showed an abnormalities in her lungs.
✅The scan showed abnormalities in her lungs.
💡this headword is plural, so do not use it with 'an'.