noun
normality
naw-MAL-ih-tee
Normality (noun) means the state of being normal or usual. Example: “Life slowly returned to normality after the lockdown ended.”
noun
1
The state of being normal or usual.
"Jessie was going to wear pants to school, but her brother persuaded her to wear shorts to preserve normality."
"Life slowly returned to normality after the lockdown ended."
2
In chemistry, a measure of solution concentration expressed in gram-equivalents of a substance per litre.
"The lab technician calculated the normality of the acid solution."
How to use normality
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe condition of being normal — everyday life as usual.
UK vs US
"Normality" is the standard British English term; American English often prefers "normalcy" in everyday speech.
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Etymology
From "normal" plus the suffix "-ity," likely influenced by the French word "normalité."
Synonyms
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normalcy
everydayness
mundanity
normaldom
normalhood
normalism
normalness
ordinariness
plainness
sameishness
unremarkableness
usuality
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Rhymes for normality
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What does “normality” mean?
The word “normality” means the state of being normal or usual. In plain terms, the condition of being normal — everyday life as usual.
How do you pronounce “normality”?
“Normality” is pronounced naw-MAL-ih-tee (/nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “normality” in a sentence?
Here is “normality” used in a sentence: “Life slowly returned to normality after the lockdown ended.”
What is another word for “normality”?
Words with a similar meaning to “normality” include normalcy, everydayness, mundanity, normaldom, normalhood and normalism.
What is the opposite of “normality”?
The opposite of “normality” — its antonyms — are abnormality and strangeness.
What part of speech is “normality”?
“Normality” is a noun.
Where does the word “normality” come from?
The word “normality” comes from French. From "normal" plus the suffix "-ity," likely influenced by the French word "normalité.".
How many meanings does “normality” have?
“Normality” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being normal or usual.
