norm — a 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/
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
Wearing a suit to a job interview is the norm in most companies.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
From Latin 'norma' (rule, standard, square) - no productive morpheme breakdown in English as it is a direct Latin loanword that entered English as an indivisible unit
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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”
“The company established new norms for remote work policies”
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