normal

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/ˈnɔːməl/ English

Definitions

noun

A line or vector that is perpendicular to another line, surface, or plane.
A person who is normal, who fits into mainstream society, as opposed to those who live alternative lifestyles.
The usual state.“Heavy workload is the new normal.”

adjective

According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.“Organize the data into third normal form.”
Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.“John is feeling normal again.”
(of a school) teaching teachers how to teach (to certain norms)“My grandmother attended Mankato State Normal School.”
Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one equivalent weight of solute per litre of solution.

Related words

Synonyms

hale healthy well orthogonal perpendicular right angles Gaussian standard normal average common commonplace conventional customary everyday expected general natural ordinary

Antonyms

ill poorly sick unwell tangential reverse nonstandard unconventional unusual

Associated

subgroup abnormal faults tissues functioning vector distribution tissue load cells circumstances scope

Rhymes

informal abnormal formal paranormal mormal formyl formol formell ore mill por mil

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