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Subnormal Definition & Meaning

subnormal
adjective
  1. below normal or average; "after the floods the harvests were subnormal"; "subnormal intelligence"
noun
  1. a person of less than normal intelligence

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Frequently asked questions

What does subnormal mean?
below normal or average; "after the floods the harvests were subnormal"; "subnormal intelligence" a person of less than normal intelligence
What part of speech is subnormal?
Subnormal is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does subnormal have?
Subnormal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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