Subnormal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subnormal is an adjective meaning Less than normal.
Meaning
Less than normal.
More Meanings
- (computing theory) denormal
- (derogatory, offensive) idiot, stupid.
- A person whose abilities are less than normal.
- (geometry) That part of the axis of a curved line which is intercepted between the ordinate and the normal.
- (computing theory) Synonym of denormal.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: below average
the IQ scores of mental subnormals
His intelligence was considered subnormal, but as a musician he was a genius.
Subnormal numbers cannot be normalized because this would result in an exponent that does not fit into the exponent field.
Word Forms
- subnormals
Synonyms for subnormal
Depending on context, synonyms include denormal, abnormal.
Antonyms for subnormal
Common opposites include supernormal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abnormal, substandard, underaverage, subpar, suboptimal, submarginal.
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