NORMALCY

normality, normalcy

(noun) expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common

normality, normalcy

(noun) being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

normalcy (countable and uncountable, plural normalcies)

(US) The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.

Usage notes

Although sometimes used, normalcy is less common than normality in American English. It is very rarely used in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is frequent in India and Zimbabwe however.

Synonyms

• normality (UK), normaldom; see also normality

Antonyms

• abnormalcy

• abnormality

Source: Wiktionary


Nor"mal*cy, n.

Definition: The quality, state, or fact of being normal; as, the point of normalcy. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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