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1. Adjective

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.

2. Adjective

According to a square or rule; perpendicular; forming a right angle. Specifically: Of or pertaining to a normal.

3. Adjective

Standard; original; exact; typical.

4. Adjective

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.

5. Adjective

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.

6. Adjective

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-.

7. Adjective

Any perpendicular.

8. Adjective

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.

9. Adjective

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"; "normal working hours"; "normal word order"; "normal curiosity"; "the normal course of events"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary

10. Noun

something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
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