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- pronunciation:
- nor
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Builder, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is normal, it is usual, regular, or average. When something is not normal, it is strange or different from what you expect.
On a normal Saturday, I sleep late, but last Saturday was special and I had to get up really early.It's not normal for my dog to act afraid to go outside. Something must be wrong with him.- synonyms:
- average, natural, ordinary, regular, standard, typical, usual
- antonyms:
- odd, strange, unusual, weird
- similar words:
- accepted, characteristic, everyday, routine
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| definition 2: |
If a person's feelings or thoughts are normal, there is nothing wrong with them. Everybody has similar thoughts or feelings. They are just natural and not unusual.
Feeling very sad about your pet passing away is normal. There is nothing crazy or strange about it at all.- similar words:
- healthy, reasonable
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| definition 3: |
If your body temperature is normal, it is not too high or too low. It is just fine. If your heart beat is normal, it is OK. It's not beating too fast or too slow.
The doctor listened to my heart and she said it sounded normal.My mom says my sister can't get out of bed until her temperature is normal again.- synonyms:
- healthy
- similar words:
- fit
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| related words: |
moderate, right, typical |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
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When the temperature is below normal, it means that the temperature is below what is expected. If your area has had more rain than normal, it means that the area has had more rain than what is usual.
The temperature outside is higher than normal for this month.- synonyms:
- ordinary, standard
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| derivation: |
normality (n.) |
The word normal comes from a Latin word that means "a carpenter's square."
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