Pronunciation

/ˈnɔːr-məl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. For example: “A normal working day lasts 8 hours.”
• Noun: The usual or average state, condition, or degree; a standard or model. For instance: “The new design deviated from the norm by introducing unique features.”

Adjective Examples

• “It’s not normal for it to rain this heavily in June.”
• “Her temperature is now back to normal after her fever subsided.”

Noun Examples

• “This product claims to restore your skin’s natural pH balance to its normal level.”
• “In statistics, the mean is often considered the normal for a set of data.”

Phrases

• “Return to normal” implies reverting to a regular or standard state after a disruption.
• “Business as usual” or “back to normal” suggests that things are functioning as they typically do.
• “Normal distribution” is a statistical term referring to a bell-shaped curve where data points are symmetrically distributed around a central value.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “After the storm, it took weeks for life to return to normal.”
• Noun: “In many societies, the nuclear family has been considered the social norm.”

Synonyms

• Average
• Standard
• Regular
• Usual
• Typical
• Conventional
• Ordinary
• Accepted
• Customary

Antonyms

• Abnormal
• Unusual
• Atypical
• Irregular
• Non-standard