normal



new normal

A previously unusual occurrence that has become commonplace. High unemployment rates have become the new normal due to the country's economic strife. Coming home to an empty house is the new normal now that the kids have gone off to college.
See also: new, normal

under normal circumstances

Fig. normally; usually; typically. "We'd be able to keep the dog at home under normal circumstances," said Mary to the vet. "Under normal circumstances you'd be able to return to work in a week," explained the doctor.
See also: circumstance, normal

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anahita-Persian Mythology
Otakar-Czech
Herodias-Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Wasi-Arabic
Umekooo-me-koJapanese
GreggGREGEnglish