normal (noun) | rule (noun) |
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something regarded as a normative example | a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior |
something regarded as a normative example | |
prescribed guide for conduct or action | |
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | |
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | |
the duration of a monarch's or government's power | |
dominance or power through legal authority | |
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | |
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | |
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | |
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | |
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths |
normal (adjective) | rule (adjective) |
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conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal | |
in accordance with scientific laws | |
being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development | |
forming a right angle |
normal (verb) | rule (verb) |
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exercise authority over; as of nations | |
decide with authority | |
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | |
decide on and make a declaration about | |
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac | |
mark or draw with a ruler | |
keep in check |