Normal meaning

What does “normal” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“normal” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something regarded as a normative example.

normal

noun

  1. something regarded as a normative example

    “the convention of not naming the main character”

    “violence is the rule not the exception”

adjective

  1. conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

    “serve wine at normal room temperature”

    “normal diplomatic relations”

    Oppositesabnormal
  2. in accordance with scientific laws

    Oppositesparanormal
  3. being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

    “a perfectly normal child”

    “of normal intelligence”

    Oppositesabnormal
  4. forming a right angle

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University