subnormality


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sub·nor·mal

(sŭb-nôr′məl)
adj.
Less than normal; below the average.
n.
Offensive One who is regarded as subnormal in some respect, such as in intelligence or coordination. No longer in clinical use.
sub′nor·mal′i·ty (-nôr-măl′ĭ-tē) n.
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Noun 1. subnormality - the state of being less than normal (especially with respect to intelligence)
abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
2. subnormality - lack of normal development of intellectual capacities
stupidity - a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
mental defectiveness, abnormality - retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
mental deficiency, moronity - mild mental retardation
amentia, idiocy - extreme mental retardation
imbecility - retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
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