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normality

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nor·mal·i·ty  (nôr-ml-t)
n.
1. The state or fact of being normal; normalcy.
2. Chemistry The concentration of a solution, expressed in gram equivalent weights of solute per liter of solution.
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Noun1.normality - being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
averageness - the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity
commonness, expectedness - the state of being that is commonly observed
typicality - the state of being that is typical
abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
2.normality - (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter
relative quantity - a quantity relative to some purpose
solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
3.normality - expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common
expectedness - ordinariness as a consequence of being expected and not surprising
4.normality - conformity with the norm
conformance, conformity - correspondence in form or appearance

normality
noun
1. regularity, order, routine, ordinariness, naturalness, conventionality, typicality, usualness A semblance of normality has returned to the city after the attack.
2. sanity, reason, balance, rationality, lucidity Behind the smiling facade of normality lurked a psychopathic serial killer.
Translations
normality [nɔːˈmælɪtɪ] Nnormalidad f
normality [nɔːrˈmælɪti] nnormalité f
normality
nNormalität f; the return to normality after wardie Normalisierung (des Lebens) or die Wiederaufnahme eines normalen Lebens nach dem Krieg; to return to normalitysich wieder normalisieren; despite his apparent normalityobwohl er ganz normal zu sein scheint
normality [nɔːˈmælɪtɪ] nnormalità


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