normal

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

- serve wine at normal room temperature

- normal diplomatic relations

- normal working hours

Similar word(s): average, mean, median, modal, natural, regular, typical, sane, standard

2. in accordance with scientific laws

3. being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

- a perfectly normal child

- of normal intelligence

- the most normal person I've ever met

4. forming a right angle

Similar word(s): perpendicular

Sentences with normal as an adjective:

- Organize the data into third normal form.

- John is feeling normal again.

- My grandmother attended Mankato State Normal School.

noun

1. something regarded as a normative example

Similar word(s): convention, formula, pattern, rule

Definition categories: thought, practice