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English
Etymology
From sub- + normal.
Pronunciation
Adjective
subnormal (comparative more subnormal, superlative most subnormal)
- Less than normal.
- Antonym: supernormal
- Near-synonym: below average
His intelligence was considered subnormal, but as a musician he was a genius.
- (computing theory) denormal
2007, Ward Cheney, David Kincaid, Numerical mathematics and computing, page 704:Subnormal numbers cannot be normalized because this would result in an exponent that does not fit into the exponent field.
Translations
computing theory: denormal
— see denormal
Noun
subnormal (plural subnormals)
- A person whose abilities are less than normal.
- the IQ scores of mental subnormals
- (geometry) That part of the axis of a curved line which is intercepted between the ordinate and the normal.[1]
- (computing theory) Synonym of denormal
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Interlingua
Adjective
subnormal (not comparable)
- subnormal, less or lower than normal
Romanian
Etymology
From sub- + normal.
Adjective
subnormal m or n (feminine singular subnormală, masculine plural subnormali, feminine and neuter plural subnormale)
- subnormal
Declension
Spanish
Etymology
From sub- + normal.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /subnoɾˈmal/
- Rhymes: -al
- Syllabification: sub‧nor‧mal
Adjective
subnormal m or f (masculine and feminine plural subnormales)
- (of a person, offensive) subnormal, moronic, stupid
- Synonym: imbécil
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