English word

Normal

Definitions

adjective

  1. conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern : characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine
  2. not associated
  3. having a straight-chain structure
  4. perpendicular
  5. perpendicular to a tangent (see tangent entry 1 sense 3) at a point of tangencyespecially
  6. having the property that every coset produced by operating on the left by a given element is equal to the coset produced by operating on the right by the same elementof a subgroup
  7. relating to, involving, or being a normal curve or normal distribution
  8. having the property of commutativity under multiplication by the transpose of the matrix (see matrix sense 5a) each of whose elements is a conjugate (see conjugate entry 1 sense 2b) complex number with respect to the corresponding element of the given matrixof a matrix
  9. town north of Bloomington in central Illinois population 52,497
  10. according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, procedure, or principle
  11. occurring naturally
  12. approximating the statistical average or norm
  13. generally free from physical or mental impairment or dysfunction : exhibiting or marked by healthy or sound functioning
  14. not exhibiting defect or irregularity
  15. within a range considered safe, healthy, or optimal
  16. having a concentration of one gram equivalent of solute per literof a solution
  17. containing neither basic hydroxyl nor acid hydrogen

Synonyms for normal

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • ordinary
  • usual
  • typical
  • average
  • routine
  • norm
  • standard