Normal: meaning, definitions and examples
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normal
[ ˈnɔːməl ]
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.
psychology
A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.
Synonyms
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
- सामान्यतः
- सामान्य स्थिति
🇩🇪 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.