The spelling of "more subnormal" can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription. "More" is pronounced as /mɔːr/, with the "m" sound followed by the open vowel "ɔ" and ending with the "r" sound. "Subnormal" is pronounced as /sʌbˈnɔːməl/, with the "s" sound followed by the open vowel "ʌ," then the "b" sound, then the "n" sound, then the vowel "ɔ," and finally ending with the "l" sound. The combination of these sounds creates the spelling of "more subnormal."
"More subnormal" is not a word with an established etymology. However, we can break down the components of the phrase:
1. "More" is derived from the Old English word "māra", which ultimately goes back to the Proto-Germanic word "maizon", meaning "greater" or "more".
2. "Subnormal" originates from the Latin prefix "sub-" meaning "under" or "below", and the English word "normal", which comes from the Latin word "normalis", meaning "according to a carpenter's square" or "conforming to a standard". In this context, "subnormal" refers to something that is below the normal standard or average.
When combining these components, "more subnormal" suggests something that is even further below the normal standard or average. It is important to note that this phrase is not commonly used and might not be recognized by all speakers.