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Meaning of 'normal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Normal [ a.]
- According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal; regular; natural; analogical.
- According to a square or rule; perpendicular; forming a right angle. Specifically: Of or pertaining to a normal.
- Standard; original; exact; typical.
- Denoting a solution of such strength that every cubic centimeter contains the same number of milligrams of the element in question as the number of its molecular weight.
- Denoting certain hypothetical compounds, as acids from which the real acids are obtained by dehydration; thus, normal sulphuric acid and normal nitric acid are respectively S(OH)6, and N(OH)5.
- Denoting that series of hydrocarbons in which no carbon atom is united with more than two other carbon atoms; as, normal pentane, hexane, etc. Cf. Iso-.
- Any perpendicular.
- A straight line or plane drawn from any point of a curve or surface so as to be perpendicular to the curve or surface at that point.

Meaning of 'normal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . normal [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something regarded as a normative example
Example in sentence:
  • his formula for impressing visitors;
  • the convention of not naming the main character;
  • violence is the rule not the exception
2 . normal [ a]
Meaning (2):
- being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development
Example in sentence:
  • a perfectly normal child;
  • of normal intelligence;
  • the most normal person I've ever met
Meaning (3):
- conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
Example in sentence:
  • normal curiosity;
  • normal diplomatic relations;
  • normal word order;
  • normal working hours;
  • serve wine at normal room temperature;
  • the normal course of events

Nearby Words:

nor norbertine noria norian norice norie norimon norimons norite norium

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