Normal: meaning, definitions and examples

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normal

 

[ ˈnɔːməl ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

everyday life

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. Not strange or abnormal.

Synonyms

regular, standard, typical, usual

Examples of usage

  • It's perfectly normal to feel nervous before a job interview.
  • Eating three meals a day is considered normal in many cultures.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.

Synonyms

convention, norm, standard

Examples of usage

  • The concept of normal behavior varies across different cultures.
  • She deviated from the normal and chose a career in art instead of law.

Translations

Translations of the word "normal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 normal

🇮🇳 सामान्य

🇩🇪 normal

🇮🇩 normal

🇺🇦 нормальний

🇵🇱 normalny

🇯🇵 普通 (ふつう)

🇫🇷 normal

🇪🇸 normal

🇹🇷 normal

🇰🇷 정상적인

🇸🇦 عادي

🇨🇿 normální

🇸🇰 normálny

🇨🇳 正常 (zhèngcháng)

🇸🇮 normalen

🇮🇸 venjulegur

🇰🇿 қалыпты

🇬🇪 ნორმალური

🇦🇿 normal

🇲🇽 normal

Word origin

The word 'normal' originated from the Latin word 'normalis', meaning 'made according to a carpenter's square'. Over time, it evolved to refer to conforming to a standard or pattern. The concept of 'normal' has been heavily debated in various fields such as psychology, sociology, and philosophy, with different perspectives on what constitutes normal behavior or standards.

See also: enormous, norm, normlessness, norms.

Word Frequency Rank

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