Wordiyonorm
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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
abnormal
Deviating from what is typical or normal
abnormality
The state of being abnormal; something that deviates from the norm
abnormally
In a way that deviates from what is normal or expected
above-normal
Higher or greater than the usual or expected level
below-normal
Lower than the usual or expected level
enormity
The vast scale or seriousness of something; extreme wickedness or an act of evil
enormous
Extremely large in size or amount
enormously
To a very great degree; extremely
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
norm
A standard or typical pattern of behaviour
normal
conforming to a standard; typical; not abnormal
normal-size
Of a standard or typical size
normalcy
The state of being normal or usual
normality
The state of being normal; solution concentration in chemistry
normalization
The process of making something normal or standard
normalize
To make something conform to a standard or become normal
normalized
Brought into conformity with a standard
normally
Under usual conditions; in the expected way
normative
Relating to or establishing a norm or standard
paranormal
Beyond scientific explanation; the supernatural; 超自然的，超自然现象
subnormal
Below normal level; a person of below-normal intelligence
supernormal
Beyond what is normal or average; paranormal