| Normal (normal) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Nor"mal |
| [L. normalis,
fr. norma rule, pattern, carpenter's square; prob. akin to
noscere to know; cf. Gr. (?) well known, (?) gnomon, also,
carpenter's square: cf. F. normal. See Known, and cf.
Abnormal, < |
According to an established norm, rule, or
principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing
the proper functions; not abnormal; regular; natural;
analogical.
According to a square or
rule; perpendicular; forming a right angle. Specifically: Of or
pertaining to a normal.
Standard; original; exact;
typical.
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| Normal (normal) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Nor"mal |
| [Cf. F. normale,
ligne normale. See Normal, a.] |
Any perpendicular.
A straight line or plane
drawn from any point of a curve or surface so as to be perpendicular
to the curve or surface at that point.
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