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

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected

Pronunciation (IPA): /nɔːrm/

Korean meaning: 표준, 규범, 일반적인 기준

Korean pronunciation: **노**름

Example Sentences

  • Wearing pajamas to a wedding definitely goes against social norms
  • In our office, working overtime has become the norm rather than the exception
  • My grandmother thinks texting during dinner breaks every norm of politeness

norm

NOUN

//nɔːrm//

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

norm concept
💡 Concept

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

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/nɔːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/nɔːm/

🌳Etymology

Rootnorm

Origin

From Latin 'norma' meaning a carpenter's square, rule, or standard. The word evolved to mean any standard, pattern, or principle used as a basis for judgment or behavior.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Wearing pajamas to a wedding definitely goes against social norms

In our office, working overtime has become the norm rather than the exception

😄 Fun example

My grandmother thinks texting during dinner breaks every norm of politeness

The company established new norms for remote work policies

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

standardruleconventioncustompractice

Antonyms

exceptiondeviationabnormality

Related

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