normal — usual, typical, or expected; not strange or unusual
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: usual, typical, or expected; not strange or unusual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɔːrməl/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's completely normal to wake me up at 3 AM for no reason.
- Is it normal to eat pizza for breakfast? Asking for a friend...
- The doctor said my blood pressure is within the normal range.
normal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɔːrməl/]
usual, typical, or expected; not strange or unusual
While the sudden storm turned the office upside down, the staff returned to their normal routine.
She pulled the standard lever and kept the machine in normal operation.
He filled out the company form, adapted to the reform, and returned to his normal routine.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin norma, originally denoting a carpenter's set square or right angle tool used to establish precise standards and measurements. The word evolved metaphorically to mean 'conforming to a standard' or 'according to rule', eventually developing the modern sense of 'ordinary' or 'typical'.
Breakdown
norma (Latin: rule, standard, carpenter's square) + -al (adjective suffix) = conforming to a rule or standard.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's completely normal to wake me up at 3 AM for no reason.”
“Is it normal to eat pizza for breakfast? Asking for a friend...”
“The doctor said my blood pressure is within the normal range.”
“After the storm, it took three days for life to return to normal.”
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