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normal-sized

|nor-mal-sized|

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/ˈnɔːr.məl saɪzd/

🇬🇧

/ˈnɔː.məl saɪzd/

standard size

Etymology
Etymology Information

'normal-sized' originates from the English word 'normal' combined with 'sized', where 'normal' meant 'conforming to a standard' and 'sized' referred to 'having a particular size'.

Historical Evolution

'normal' changed from the Latin word 'normalis' meaning 'made according to a carpenter's square', and eventually became the modern English word 'normal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'normal' meant 'made according to a carpenter's square', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'conforming to a standard'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having dimensions or proportions that are typical or expected; not unusually large or small.

The room was normal-sized, fitting a bed and a desk comfortably.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 09:50