normal synonyms

normal

modif.

  1. Usual

    ordinary, usual, standard, regular, typical, natural, average, common, run-of-the-mill; see also common 1, conventional 1, natural 2, traditional 2.

  2. Regular

    routine, orderly, methodical; see regular 3.

  3. Sane

    lucid, wholesome, right-minded; see rational, reasonable, sane 1.

  4. Showing no abnormal bodily condition

    in good health, whole, sound; see healthy 1.

normal implies conformity with the established norm or standard for its kind normal intelligence; regular implies conformity with the prescribed rule or accepted pattern for its kind the regular working day; typical applies to that which has the representative characteristics of its type or class a typical Southern town; natural implies behavior, operation, etc. that conforms with the nature or inherent character of the person, thing, or circumstances natural fears, a natural outcome; usual applies to that which conforms to the common or ordinary use or occurrence the usual price; average, in this connection, implies conformity with what is regarded as normal or ordinary the average man

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