normal
A2Academic AWL-2Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈnɔːml/US /ˈnɔːrml/
Meaning
adjective
typical, usual or ordinary; what you would expect
“quite/perfectly (= completely) normal”
noun
the usual or average state, level or standard
“above/below normal, The rainfall has been above normal for the time of year.”
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