normal (Meaning)
normal (n)
something regarded as a normative example
normal (a)
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
in accordance with scientific laws
being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development
normal (s)
forming a right angle
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of normal
Synonyms:
- expected
- unexceptional
- garden-variety
- prosaic
- regular
- unremarkable
- standard
- common
- everyday
- commonplace
- run-of-the-mill
- customary
- familiar
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- cut-and-dried
- plain-Jane
- insignificant
- unextraordinary
- cut-and-dry
- frequent
- natural
- vulgar
- standard-issue
- plain
- wonted
- habitual
- par for the course
- homely
- predictable
- unimportant
- workaday
- trivial
- popular
Antonyms:
- salient
- wacky
- far-out
- prominent
- freakish
- striking
- unique
- freakish
- far-out
- Kafkaesque
- kookie
- notable
- unexampled
- unprecedented
- offbeat
- unique
- whacky
- unparalleled
- kookie
- oddball
- recherché
- wacky
- kooky
- novel
- nonconformist
- recherché
- way-out
- idiosyncratic
- novel
- offbeat
- signal
- prominent
- unorthodox
- way-out
- freak
- unparalleled
- notable
- kooky
- conspicuous
- conspicuous
- freak
- singular
- oddball
- outré
- singular
- Kafkaesque
- unorthodox
- salient
- whacky
- outré
- idiosyncratic
- nonconformist
- striking
- unexampled
- signal
- unprecedented
normal Sentence Examples
- The doctor reassured Sarah that her test results were normal.
- Mark led a relatively normal life, going to work and spending time with friends.
- Despite the strange events, the situation returned to normal within a few hours.
- Her behavior was not normal, suggesting that something was amiss.
- The company's performance has been normal for the industry.
- The child's development seemed normal until the onset of the new symptoms.
- It is normal for people to experience anxiety before public speaking.
- The damage to the car was minimal and did not affect its normal operation.
- Rain is a normal occurrence during the spring season.
- John's heart rate and blood pressure were within normal limits.
FAQs About the word normal
something regarded as a normative example, conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal, in accordance with
routine, usual,ordinary, average, typical, expected, unexceptional, garden-variety, prosaic, regular
curious, out-of-the-way, extraordinary, rare, odd, peculiar, exceptional, exceptional, peculiar, strange
The doctor reassured Sarah that her test results were normal.
Mark led a relatively normal life, going to work and spending time with friends.
Despite the strange events, the situation returned to normal within a few hours.
Her behavior was not normal, suggesting that something was amiss.
