abnormal vs out of the ordinary

abnormal

noun
  • A person or object that is not normal. 

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

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

out of the ordinary

prep
  • Unusual or exceptional, especially for the better (often used in the negative). 

How often have the words abnormal and out of the ordinary occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )