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- pronunciation:
- nor
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word History, Word Builder, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
close to what is usual, average, or standard.
My height is normal for my age.- synonyms:
- average, customary, natural, ordinary, regular, standard, typical, usual
- antonyms:
- abnormal, exceptional, freak, odd, queer, strange, unusual, weird
- similar words:
- accepted, accustomed, characteristic, conventional, everyday, orthodox, routine
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definition 2: |
having a healthy mind; without mental or emotional illness.
A normal person does not enjoy making animals suffer.- synonyms:
- sane, sound
- similar words:
- healthy, rational, reasonable, right
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definition 3: |
physically healthy; usual according to the laws of nature.
The doctor said my heart sounds normal.- synonyms:
- healthy, sound
- similar words:
- fit, right
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related words: |
customary, mean, modest, right, stock, typical |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the average or expected form, condition, level, or amount; standard.
The temperature was below normal last month.- synonyms:
- average, ordinary, par, standard
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related words: |
average, mean |
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derivation: |
normality (n.) |
The word normal comes from a Latin word that means "a carpenter's square."
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