normal
Speech parts
1. normal - Noun
2. normal - Adjective
3. normal - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal; regular; natural; analogical.
According to a square or rule; perpendicular; forming a right angle. Specifically: Of or pertaining to a normal.
Standard; original; exact; typical.
Denoting a solution of such strength that every cubic centimeter contains the same number of milligrams of the element in question as the number of its molecular weight.
Denoting certain hypothetical compounds, as acids from which the real acids are obtained by dehydration; thus, normal sulphuric acid and normal nitric acid are respectively S(OH)6, and N(OH)5.
Denoting that series of hydrocarbons in which no carbon atom is united with more than two other carbon atoms; as, normal pentane, hexane, etc. Cf. Iso-.
Any perpendicular.
A straight line or plane drawn from any point of a curve or surface so as to be perpendicular to the curve or surface at that point.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well.
Perhaps the feelings that we experience when we are in love represent a normal state. Being in love shows a person who he should be.
Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal.
An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior.
It's normal for a sieve to have holes in it.