normal

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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. 2adjective

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

3. 3adjective

   Standard; original; exact; typical.

4. 4adjective

   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. 5adjective

   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. 6adjective

   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. 7adjective

   Any perpendicular.

8. 8adjective

   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. 9noun

   something regarded as a normative example

   "the convention of not naming the main character"

   "violence is the rule not the exception"

   Synonyms

   conventionformulapatternrule
10. 10adjective

    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"

11. 11adjective

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

    "a perfectly normal child"

    "of normal intelligence"

12. 12adjective

    in accordance with scientific laws

13. 13adjective

    forming a right angle