normality
UK: nɔːˈmæləti | US: nɔːrˈmæləti
n. the state or condition of being normal; conformity to a standard or typical pattern.
n. (Statistics) the property of a distribution that follows a normal curve.
The word "normality" traces back to the Latin norma (meaning "carpenter’s square" or "rule"), which evolved into the French norme ("standard"). The suffix -al (from Latin -alis) forms adjectives, while -ity (Latin -itas) converts them into abstract nouns. Thus, "normality" literally means "the quality of conforming to a standard." The term gained prominence in the 19th century, reflecting societal emphasis on statistical and behavioral norms.
After the chaos, the city slowly returned to normality.
Scientists tested the data for normality before analysis.
Her reaction was far from normality, surprising everyone.
The therapist helped him adjust to a sense of normality post-trauma.
Cultural norms influence perceptions of normality.