Word
normalcy
Phoneticsnor·mal·cy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɔɹməɫsi/
UK/nˈɔːməlsi/
Definition
n. the state of being regular or usual. You use this when you want to describe a situation that is not strange or different from what people expect.
n. the state of being regular, standard, or typical. Often used in the context of returning to a standard or expected condition after a period of disruption.
Examples
“The city is slowly returning to a state of normalcy.”
“After the storm passed, the residents worked hard to restore normalcy to their daily lives.”
“The transition from a state of emergency to a return to normalcy requires careful planning to ensure that the social fabric remains intact.”
Examples
simple
“The city is slowly returning to a state of normalcy.”
contextual
“After the storm passed, the residents worked hard to restore normalcy to their daily lives.”
complex
“The transition from a state of emergency to a return to normalcy requires careful planning to ensure that the social fabric remains intact.”
Real-World Examples
“The government statement said, “Rumbek town is currently under the control of Government security forces, and efforts are ongoing to restore normalcy”.” “Moreover, there's little visibility on when normalcy will return.” “Yet in recent weeks — and particularly in parts of the country where life is edging back toward normalcy — there is a post-pandemic ebullience emerging in how Americans are dressing.” Etymology
From normal + -cy. The original sense was mathematical. The broader sense was popularized in the United States by its use by President Warren G. Harding.https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=normalcy
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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