adjective / noun
normal
NOR-mul/ˈnɔːrml/
The usual or expected state, or conforming to it.
The matching cups all have the normal shape for this set.
Etymology
A carpenter's square provided a concrete model of correctness. The meaning broadened from being made according to that tool to conforming to a rule or standard, and hence being usual or expected.
In context
the Jero bone or Bordeaux Jero bone is an incredible bottle it's very heavy so you wouldn't serve this like you would a normal sized bottle of wine
More examples
- Her temperature returned to normal.
- It is normal to feel nervous before a performance.
- Traffic was back to normal by evening.
Forms
normal · normals
normality noun — The usual or expected condition