Normal Definition & Meaning

normal
adjective
  1. 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"
  2. in accordance with scientific laws
  3. being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development; "a perfectly normal child"; "of normal intelligence"; "the most normal person I've ever met"
  4. forming a right angle
noun
  1. 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"

Synonyms for normal

average adj

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
convention noun

a large formal assembly; "political convention" something regarded as a normative example

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
formula noun

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement directions for making something a conventionalized statement

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
natural adj

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature; "a very natural development"; "our natural environment

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
pattern noun

a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
perpendicular adj

intersecting at or forming right angles

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
regular adj

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
rule noun

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms
typical adj

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category; "a typical American girl

♫ Rhymes ↔ Synonyms

"Normal" in song lyrics

See how normal is used in real songs:

  • "Which in turn allows me to be something normal"
    Aesop Rock — No Splash
  • "And it's hard enough nowadays just acting normal"
    AWOL One — Sleeping All Day
  • "Hard enough nowadays just acting normal"
    AWOL One — Sleeping All Day

Words that rhyme with normal

See all rhymes for normal →

Usage tips for "normal"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "normal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for normal to find words that pair well.

Use "normal" in a verse

Now that you know what "normal" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Explore more

♫ Rhymes with normal ↔ Synonyms for normal 🔬 Words containing normal

Frequently asked questions

What does normal mean?
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" in accordance with scientific laws being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development; "a perfectly normal child"; "of normal intelligence
What part of speech is normal?
Normal is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does normal have?
Normal has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Explore More Word Tools

Look up another word