Normal
adjective
Usual or expected.
The weather is normal for this time of year.

Often appears as...
- normal circumstances
- normal day
adjective
Healthy.
His heart rate is back to normal.

Often appears as...
- normal range
- normal heart rate
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Technical
adjective
Standard or regular.
That's the normal way to do it.

Often appears as...
- normal process
- normal practice
adjective
At right angles to a given line or surface.
The stairs go up at a less than normal angle.

Often appears as...
- normal vector
- normal force
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Technical
noun
The usual state, level, or amount.
We're just trying to get back to normal.

Often appears as...
- back to normal
- new normal
adjective
Usual or expected.
The weather is normal for this time of year.

Often appears as...
- normal circumstances
- normal day
adjective
Healthy.
His heart rate is back to normal.

Often appears as...
- normal range
- normal heart rate
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Standard or regular.
That's the normal way to do it.

Often appears as...
- normal process
- normal practice
adjective
At right angles to a given line or surface.
The stairs go up at a less than normal angle.

Often appears as...
- normal vector
- normal force
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The usual state, level, or amount.
We're just trying to get back to normal.

Often appears as...
- back to normal
- new normal
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Context Matters
While 'normal' generally implies usual, the context can change what's considered normal.

It's normal for him to arrive late on Mondays.
Subjective Perception
People's experiences may differ, leading to different ideas of what is normal.

In my country, spicy food is normal.
Context Matters
While 'normal' generally implies usual, the context can change what's considered normal.

It's normal for him to arrive late on Mondays.
Subjective Perception
People's experiences may differ, leading to different ideas of what is normal.

In my country, spicy food is normal.
Context Matters
While 'normal' generally implies usual, the context can change what's considered normal.

It's normal for him to arrive late on Mondays.
Subjective Perception
People's experiences may differ, leading to different ideas of what is normal.

In my country, spicy food is normal.
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Is it bad to hold your...
but in very rare cases, such as when as a person can't sense the need to urinate, the pouch can rupture painfully requiring surgery to fix. But under normal circumstances, your decision to urinate stops the brain's signal to the external urethral sphincter, causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor,
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What is depression? -...
Comparing what they're experiencing to normal, temporary feelings of sadness can make them feel guilty for struggling. Even just talking about depression openly can help. For example, research shows that asking someone about suicidal thoughts actually reduces their suicide risk.
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Fred Jansen: How to land...
Normally, you look at the sky and you know where you point and where you are. In this case, that's not enough. We navigated by looking at landmarks on the comet. We recognized features -- boulders, craters -- and that's how we know where we are respective to the comet.
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The psychology of...
called narcissistic personality disorder. It affects one to two percent of the population, more commonly men. It is also a diagnosis reserved for adults. Young people, especially children, can be very self-centered, but this might just be a normal part of development.
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What makes a hero? -...
Call to Adventure. The hero receives a mysterious message. An invitation, a challenge? Assistance The hero needs some help, probably from someone older, wiser. Departure The hero crosses the threshold from his normal, safe home,
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The psychological weight...
normal blood sugar without medication for more than five years i am no longer a type 2 diabetic so thank you very much so if any of you have a health issue that you need to deal with or a life change you need to deal
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What would happen if you...
possibly causing headache, vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death. But that's a pretty extreme situation. On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage
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Why do people join...
who are deprived of normal developmental activities and milestones. Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends,
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The World on the Ocean...
It's like a different world. Yeah. SYLVIA Actually, our world is a different world. This is normal.
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Leopard Learns How to...
Even the river, normally a lifeline for the animals, has almost disappeared.
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Is it bad to hold your...
but in very rare cases, such as when as a person can't sense the need to urinate, the pouch can rupture painfully requiring surgery to fix. But under normal circumstances, your decision to urinate stops the brain's signal to the external urethral sphincter, causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor,
Video examples
What is depression? -...
Comparing what they're experiencing to normal, temporary feelings of sadness can make them feel guilty for struggling. Even just talking about depression openly can help. For example, research shows that asking someone about suicidal thoughts actually reduces their suicide risk.
Video examples
Fred Jansen: How to land...
Normally, you look at the sky and you know where you point and where you are. In this case, that's not enough. We navigated by looking at landmarks on the comet. We recognized features -- boulders, craters -- and that's how we know where we are respective to the comet.
Video examples
The psychology of...
called narcissistic personality disorder. It affects one to two percent of the population, more commonly men. It is also a diagnosis reserved for adults. Young people, especially children, can be very self-centered, but this might just be a normal part of development.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
Call to Adventure. The hero receives a mysterious message. An invitation, a challenge? Assistance The hero needs some help, probably from someone older, wiser. Departure The hero crosses the threshold from his normal, safe home,
Video examples
The psychological weight...
normal blood sugar without medication for more than five years i am no longer a type 2 diabetic so thank you very much so if any of you have a health issue that you need to deal with or a life change you need to deal
Video examples
What would happen if you...
possibly causing headache, vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death. But that's a pretty extreme situation. On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage
Video examples
Why do people join...
who are deprived of normal developmental activities and milestones. Nevertheless, many cult members eventually find a way out, whether through their own realizations, the help of family and friends,
Video examples
The World on the Ocean...
It's like a different world. Yeah. SYLVIA Actually, our world is a different world. This is normal.
Video examples
Leopard Learns How to...
Even the river, normally a lifeline for the animals, has almost disappeared.
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Michael Schumacher
German Celebrity
Your ups and downs in sports, I think they are as normal as daily life: One day you wake up and feel great, the next day you wake up and feel maybe less great.

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Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
I like to be able to play a character and act out a lot of things which I can't or don't do in my normal everyday life.

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Brad Pitt
Actor
I think L.A. is impossible. There's just too much media focus. You can't live a normal life.

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Billie Eilish
American Singer
It's really fun to put yourself into a character - into shoes you wouldn't normally be in.

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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
It is normal to give away a little of one's life in order not to lose it all.

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Suki Waterhouse
English Actress
My life is just my life. When you're living it, it's just normal.

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Enrique Iglesias
Spanish Musician
I was happier before, when I lead a normal life.

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Christy Turlington
American Model
I was a regular kid with a normal family life.

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J. K. Rowling
English Author
I feel 80% of my life is completely normal.

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Miranda Lambert
American Musician
In my everyday life, I'm pretty normal.

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Michael Schumacher
German Celebrity
Your ups and downs in sports, I think they are as normal as daily life: One day you wake up and feel great, the next day you wake up and feel maybe less great.

Quote examples
Leonardo DiCaprio
American Actor
I like to be able to play a character and act out a lot of things which I can't or don't do in my normal everyday life.

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Brad Pitt
Actor
I think L.A. is impossible. There's just too much media focus. You can't live a normal life.

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Billie Eilish
American Singer
It's really fun to put yourself into a character - into shoes you wouldn't normally be in.

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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
It is normal to give away a little of one's life in order not to lose it all.

Quote examples
Suki Waterhouse
English Actress
My life is just my life. When you're living it, it's just normal.

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Enrique Iglesias
Spanish Musician
I was happier before, when I lead a normal life.

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Christy Turlington
American Model
I was a regular kid with a normal family life.

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J. K. Rowling
English Author
I feel 80% of my life is completely normal.

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Miranda Lambert
American Musician
In my everyday life, I'm pretty normal.

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