| 释义 |
sub·normal
I. \|səb+\ noun
Etymology: in sense 1, from New Latin subnormalis, from Latin sub- + normalis normal; in sense 2, from subnormal (II) — more at normal
1. : the projection of the normal of a curve on the x-axis
2. : one who is below the range of normality; especially : a person of subnormal intelligence
II. adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary sub- + normal
1. : lower or smaller than normal
< a subnormal temperature >
< repeated subnormal harvests >
2. : having less of something and especially of intelligence than is normal
< subnormal children >
• sub·normality \“+\ noun
• sub·normally \“+\ adverb |