# abnormality vs abnormally

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### abnormality
*noun · IPA /ˌæbnɔːˈmælɪtɪ/ · frequency rank #33,103*
The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.

### abnormally
*adverb · IPA /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ · frequency rank #26,317*
In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average.

## Source
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