English · Adjectives

normal

/ˈnɔː.məl/

[/ˈnɔː.məl/]

usual, standard

Beginneradjective

Definition

Usual, typical, or expected; not strange.

Example

After the storm passed, life slowly returned to normal in the small town.

After the storm passed, life slowly returned to normal in the small town.

Etymology

From Latin 'normalis' (made by a carpenter's square), from 'norma' (rule).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes what is standard or expected.

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