norm
Latinrule, standard, pattern
About This Root
From Latin norma (carpenter's square, rule, pattern). Extended from a literal measuring tool to abstract standards: normal, normalize, normative. Prefixes create opposites: ab- away (abnormal), para- beside (paranormal), sub- below (subnormal). The root is about what is 'measured as standard.'
Associated Words · 24
normal
conforming to a standard; typical; not abnormal
enormous
Extremely large in size or amount
normally
Under usual conditions; in the expected way
norm
A standard or typical pattern of behaviour
enormously
To a very great degree; extremely
abnormal
Deviating from what is typical or normal
normative
Relating to or establishing a norm or standard
abnormality
The state of being abnormal; something that deviates from the norm
normalize
To make something conform to a standard or become normal
normalcy
The state of being normal or usual
enormity
The vast scale or seriousness of something; extreme wickedness or an act of evil
normalization
The process of making something normal or standard
abnormally
In a way that deviates from what is normal or expected
normality
The state of being normal; solution concentration in chemistry
paranormal
Beyond scientific explanation; the supernatural
subnormal
Below normal level; a person of below-normal intelligence
supernormal
Beyond what is normal or average; paranormal
normalized
Brought into conformity with a standard
above-normal
Higher or greater than the usual or expected level
below-normal
Lower than the usual or expected level
near-normal
Very close to normal
non-normal
Not conforming to a normal standard or pattern
non-normative
Not conforming to an established norm or standard
normal-size
Of a standard or typical size