/noɾˈmal/

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Translation

normal, usual, ordinary

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Word origin

From Latin normalis ('made according to a carpenter's square, regular'), from norma ('carpenter's square, rule').

Origin
Latin
Root
normalis
English cognates
normal, norm, enormous

Grammar

Examples

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It is completely normal to feel afraid before something new.

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Everything seemed normal but there was something strange in the air.

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Her normal schedule is nine to five from Monday to Friday.

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After the operation, he will go back to a normal life.

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It is not normal to have so much rain in August.

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It is normal to feel tired after a week like this.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: normal, compañía, presentar and 7 more words.