adj.
Pronunciation: - ' no ̇ r-m ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary
Date: circa 1890
1 : lower or smaller than normal
2 : having less of something and especially of intelligence than is normal
– sub · nor · mal · i · ty \ ˌ s ə b-no ̇ r- ' ma-l ə -t ē \ noun
– sub · nor · mal · ly \ ˌ s ə b- ' no ̇ r-m ə -l ē \ adverb