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Added 9 October 2026

normal

/ˈnɔː.məl/ noun

In Latin: normalis Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about normal at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Something regarded as a normative example.
the convention of not naming the main character

adjective

Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal.
serve wine at normal room temperature
In accordance with scientific laws.
Being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development.
a perfectly normal child

Origin

From Latin normālis (“made according to a carpenter's square; later: according to a rule”), from nōrma (“carpenter's square”), of uncertain origin; equivalent to norm + -al, doublet of normale.

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