The difference between Abnormal and Garden variety

When used as adjectives, abnormal means not conforming to rule or system, whereas garden variety means ordinary, common, or unexceptional.

Abnormal is also noun with the meaning: a person or object that is not normal.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abnormal and Garden variety

  1. Abnormal as an adjective:

    Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.

  2. Abnormal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.

  1. Abnormal as a noun:

    A person or object that is not normal.

  1. Garden variety as an adjective (idiomatic):

    Ordinary, common, or unexceptional.

    Examples:

    "I can usually recover from a garden variety cold with rest and fluids."

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