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nonnormality

9.3

A mathematical object that does not meet a standard condition used in math

noun
/ˌnɒnˈnɔːrməlɪti/

Specialized

: no normalidad

The proof relies on the nonnormality of the topological space to demonstrate the result.

Examples

In mathematics, nonnormality can complicate the analysis of certain functions.
In mathematics, nonnormality can complicate the analysis of certain functions.
The mathematician discussed the nonnormality of the group in her lecture.
Detecting nonnormality in the data set was crucial for choosing the right statistical test.
The nonnormality of the data set raised concerns among the researchers.
Detecting nonnormality in the data set was crucial for choosing the right statistical test.
The nonnormality of the data set raised concerns among the researchers.

Antonyms

normality

13 3.5

A time when things are usual and happen as expected

How Normal

normality

13 3.5

nonnormality

Specialized

9.3

irregularity

13 5.1

abnormality

11 5.2

anomaly

165 7.1

Surface Forms

nonnormality singular

nonnormalities plural

Morphology

nonnormality = nonnormal (opaque) = non + normal + ity

Although built from familiar morphemes, this sense refers to failing a technical property of 'normality' used in specialized mathematical contexts, which is not inferable from everyday meanings.

Etymology

Nonnormality comes from non- meaning 'not' and normality meaning 'being normal' or 'having the usual property'. In mathematics and related fields this word simply names the condition of not having the standard property called 'normal', which is why it is used to say something lacks that expected property.