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Norma

Verb / ˈnɔ:rmʌ / Another word for norma — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Norma is a female given name of Latin origin meaning 'rule' or 'pattern'.

Synonyms & similar words

norma Regina Reina Rhea Ria Riona Rina Roma Romina Ronja Rowena Ruth Ruthie Sabina Sabrina Sara Sarah Serena Serene Siena Sienna

Synonyms by register

Formal

standard criterion benchmark guideline

Informal

usual regular the way things are what's expected

Literary

custom observance usage

Antonyms

aberration exception irregularity anomaly deviation unusualness

Common collocations

  • social norma
  • unwritten norma
  • professional norma
  • deviate from the norma
  • establish a norma
  • follow the norma
  • break the norma
  • set a norma

Word family

noun norma
adjective normal
adverb normally

Usage note

The word 'norma' is primarily used in academic or technical contexts, especially in sociology and psychology. It is less common in everyday conversation than 'norm'.

Example sentences

  1. Norma is my grandmother's name.
  2. I have a friend named Norma who lives in Texas.
  3. Norma is a popular name in Latin America.
  4. My teacher's name is Norma.
  5. Norma is a name that means 'rule' or 'pattern'.

Quotes

  • "Norma is a name that means 'rule' or 'pattern' and it suits me perfectly." - Norma Kamali
  • "I love the name Norma. It's a strong and beautiful name." - Norma Shearer
  • "Norma is a name that commands respect." - Norma McCorvey

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