an occurrence that is not usual or normal
Thanks to his wearable device, he was able to discover his heart abnormality earlier.
There was an abnormality found in the way that device operated.
in itself / in and of itself
viewed in its essential qualities
Raising a family is a full-time job in and of itself.
There’s nothing in itself wrong with being a consultant.
a conclusion that can be drawn from something, although not explicitly stated
I’m not sure what the article means, but from what I understood, there are strange implications.
The implications of the new law are truly staggering.
minimize the distinction between two people, actions, things
This company likes to try and encourage people to blur the lines between personal life and work life.
Blurring the line between rules and suggestions can be dangerous.
important or well-known
The most prominent people are often the shyest.
His nose was a very prominent feature of his face, but I think his hair is pretty cool too.
