normalcy
pronunciation
How to pronounce normalcy in British English:
UK ['nɔ:mlsɪ]
How to pronounce normalcy in American English:
US [ˈnɔrməlsi]
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- Noun:
- being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
- expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common
Word Origin
- normalcy (n.)
- 1857, "mathematical condition of being at right angles," from normal + -cy. Associated since c. 1920 with U.S. president Warren G. Harding and derided as an example of his incompetent speaking style. Previously used mostly in the mathematical sense. The word prefered by purists for "a normal situation" is normality (1849).
Example
- 1. It will take many months for the markets to return to normalcy .
- 2. After the wrenching economic crisis of the past year , people crave stability and predictability-in short , normalcy .
- 3. What is more telling is what happens to the budget picture during periods of economic normalcy .
- 4. Unicef says its new early childhood development kit is fun , stimulating and helps provide children in difficult circumstances a sense of normalcy .
- 5. According to this theory , a wide range of sexual fantasies exist that fall outside of a set standard of normalcy .