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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