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normalcy

/ˈnɔɹməlsi/

Meanings
  • noun

    The state of being normal, regular, or conventional.

    - "The return of normalcy after the chaos of the riots."
    - "She longed for a return to normalcy in her personal life."

Antonyms

abnormalcy , abnormality
Synonyms

normaldom , normality
Rhymes
Words rhyming with normalcy
normal , temporal , moral , borral , carol , portal
Variants
List of all variants of normalcy that leads to same result
normalcies , normalcy
Etymology
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From normal + -cy.


Trivia
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  1. Normalcy is often used in the context of societal expectations and the desire for stability and predictability.

  2. The term 'normalcy' was first used in the early 20th century.

  3. Normalcy is often contrasted with the concept of 'abnormality'.


Related Concepts
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  1. abnormality: The opposite of normalcy, referring to something that deviates from what is considered regular or normal.

  2. conformity: The act of adhering to a certain set of social norms or expectations, often in the context of normalcy.


Culture
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Normalcy is a concept that has been explored in various forms of literature and art, particularly in works that deal with societal norms and the consequences of deviating from them.

How to Memorize "normalcy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a calm and orderly scene, such as a well-organized desk or a quiet neighborhood.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of stability and predictability.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Normalcy is what's regular and common'.


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