normal

normal is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

Positive normal

Comparative more normal

Superlative most normal

1. A normal thing, or situation, is one that is not special.

   A normal computer has a keyboard, and a screen.

2. When someone is back to normal, he is healthier and no longer sick.

   I am glad he is back to normal after one week of the flu.

Synonyms

• usual
• common
• regular

Antonyms

• unusual
• uncommon
• irregular
• strange
• special

See also

• normal distribution