norms
noun
Form of norm , plural of norm.
Simple meaning
That which is normal or typical.
Pronunciation
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nawrmzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnɔɹmz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
plural of norm
That which is normal or typical.
plural of norm
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plural of norm
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plural of norm
A diminutive of the male given name Norman.
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This meaning: That which is normal or typical.
Used this way, norms is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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A standard or model or pattern regarded as typical.
Word family
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Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm.
Under normal conditions.
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Relating to or dealing with norms.
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