normality
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the state of being normal or usual, especially after a time of trouble or change.
the state or fact of being normal; the condition of conforming to a standard or regular pattern. Often used in the context of returning to a stable state after a disruption.
Simple“After the long holidays, the family welcomed the return to normality.”
In context“The government struggled to restore a sense of normality to the region following the natural disaster, focusing first on reopening schools and markets.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a way to measure how strong a chemical solution is.
the concentration of a solution expressed in gram equivalent weights of solute per litre of solution.
Simple“The scientist checked the normality of the acid before starting the experiment.”
In context“To ensure the titration was accurate, the lab technician carefully calculated the normality of the sodium hydroxide solution.”
UsageUncountable in this scientific sense.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
how much a set of data looks like a standard 'bell curve' shape.
the extent to which a set of observed data approximates a normal distribution.
Simple“The student used a chart to check the normality of the test scores.”
In context“Before applying parametric tests, the researcher performed a Shapiro-Wilk test to verify the normality of the sample distribution.”
UsageOften used in the context of 'testing for normality'.
“Photograph: GPTrack50 That uneasy normality ends when KOM crushes civilisation and leaves only 2% of humanity alive.”
“The family attempted to retain a semblance of normality in captivity by continuing the younger children’s studies and working outside as permitted.”
From normal + -ity, perhaps modelled on French normalité.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.