Normality

/nɔːrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected.

After the therapy, she felt a sense of normality returning to her life.

Conformity to a standard; the state of being in accordance with what is usual or expected.

The normality of his daily routine gave him a sense of comfort.

In a scientific context, it refers to the concentration of a solution in equivalents per liter.

The chemist prepared a solution with a normality of 0.1 N for the experiment.

Derived from normal + -ity, in the mid 19th century.

return to normality

To return to a common or usual state after a period of disruption.

new normal

A previously unusual situation that becomes standard or accepted.

normality bias

The belief that things will continue to function in a predictable manner despite evidence to the contrary.

normal

Conforming to a standard; typical.

abnormal

Deviating from what is normal or usual.

norm

A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior that is typical or expected.

normal vibes

Everything felt chill and normal vibes at the meetup.

keeping it normal

Just trying to keep it normal while everyone is panicking.