Normally

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Normally

Normally (/ˈnɔːrməli/), from the Latin norma meaning "rule" or "standard", is an adverb used to describe a condition or state that is considered to be usual or typical. It is often used in medical contexts to describe a state of health that is free from disease or abnormality.

Etymology

The term "normally" is derived from the Latin norma, which means "rule" or "standard". It entered the English language in the 15th century, originally used in the context of carpentry to refer to a right angle. It was later extended to mean "according to rule" or "usual", and by the 19th century, it was commonly used to describe a state of health.

Related Terms

  • Normal: An adjective form of "normally", used to describe something that conforms to a standard or norm. In a medical context, it often refers to a state of health that is free from disease or abnormality.
  • Abnormal: The opposite of normal, used to describe something that deviates from what is standard, usual, or expected. In a medical context, it often refers to a state of health that includes disease or abnormality.
  • Norm: A standard, model, or pattern regarded as typical. In a medical context, it often refers to a standard of health.
  • Standard: A level of quality or attainment. In a medical context, it often refers to a level of health that is considered to be acceptable or desirable.

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