Subnormal
adjective
Less than normal or average in any way, especially in intelligence or development.
He is suffering from subnormal intelligence.
Often appears as...
- subnormal development
- subnormal intelligence
adjective
Experiences a temperature that is below the typical range.
The patient has a subnormal body temperature.
Often appears as...
- subnormal temperature
- subnormal fever
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Less than the standard or typical value, especially in mathematical terms.
In a number line, a subnormal number is smaller than a normal number.
Often appears as...
- subnormal series
- subnormal operator
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Less than normal or average in any way, especially in intelligence or development.
He is suffering from subnormal intelligence.
Often appears as...
- subnormal development
- subnormal intelligence
adjective
Experiences a temperature that is below the typical range.
The patient has a subnormal body temperature.
Often appears as...
- subnormal temperature
- subnormal fever
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Less than the standard or typical value, especially in mathematical terms.
In a number line, a subnormal number is smaller than a normal number.
Often appears as...
- subnormal series
- subnormal operator
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'subnormal' to describe a person might seem insensitive or offensive.
Be careful when saying someone has 'subnormal intelligence,' as it can be hurtful.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Measure
'Subnormal' is comparative and suggests a standard to measure against.
Because her growth was 'subnormal,' she was the smallest in her class.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Though often negative, 'subnormal' can be neutral, depending on context.
He enjoys the 'subnormal noise' levels in his isolated cabin.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'subnormal' to describe a person might seem insensitive or offensive.
Be careful when saying someone has 'subnormal intelligence,' as it can be hurtful.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Measure
'Subnormal' is comparative and suggests a standard to measure against.
Because her growth was 'subnormal,' she was the smallest in her class.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Though often negative, 'subnormal' can be neutral, depending on context.
He enjoys the 'subnormal noise' levels in his isolated cabin.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'subnormal' to describe a person might seem insensitive or offensive.
Be careful when saying someone has 'subnormal intelligence,' as it can be hurtful.
Pro Tip 2/3Relative Measure
'Subnormal' is comparative and suggests a standard to measure against.
Because her growth was 'subnormal,' she was the smallest in her class.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Though often negative, 'subnormal' can be neutral, depending on context.
He enjoys the 'subnormal noise' levels in his isolated cabin.
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Quote examples
Pete Burns
English Musician
The trouble is that people are all too ready to jump to conclusions about anybody who they think looks a bit strange. They think you must be mentally subnormal.
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Loretta Young
American Actress
In common with many others in the varied branches of our profession, my academic education is subnormal.
Quote examples
Pete Burns
English Musician
The trouble is that people are all too ready to jump to conclusions about anybody who they think looks a bit strange. They think you must be mentally subnormal.
Quote examples
Loretta Young
American Actress
In common with many others in the varied branches of our profession, my academic education is subnormal.
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