normality

CEFRB2

/nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being usual or ordinary.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A measure of how well an observed distribution approximates a normal distribution.

Examples

  • We won't go back to normality because normality was the problem.

  • Predictability is a disadvantage of normality.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi]
  • /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The concentration of a solution expressed in gram equivalent weights of solute per litre of solution.

  2. The state of being normal or usual; normalcy.

More examples

In context

  • Jessie was going to wear pants to school, but her brother persuaded her to wear shorts to preserve normality.

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Origin

noun

From normal + -ity, perhaps modelled on French normalité.