1. (statistics) below normal or average
   "after the floods the harvests were subnormal"; "subnormal intelligence"

1. (computing) a number smaller than the smallest normal floating-point number that can be represented in a given format
   "Subnormals help prevent sudden underflow to zero"
    
2. [offensive, archaic] A person of less than normal intelligence
   "The term 'subnormal' is now considered offensive"

Derived forms: subnormals

See also: abnormal, unnatural

Type of: simple [archaic], simpleton

Encyclopedia: Subnormal