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normally

|nor/mal/ly|

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/ˈnɔːrməli/

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/ˈnɔːməli/

(normal)

usual state

Base FormPluralPluralNounNounNounAdverb
normalnormalitiesnormalsnormalitynormalcynon-normalitynormally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'normally' originates from the Latin word 'normalis', where 'norma' meant 'a carpenter's square' or 'rule'.

Historical Evolution

'normalis' transformed into the Old French word 'normal', and eventually became the modern English word 'normal'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'conforming to a rule or standard', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'usual or typical'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a usual or typical manner.

She normally wakes up at 7 AM.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39