In BCNF
in 3NF, but not in BCNF
In 2NF, but not in 3NF
Not in 2NF
A —> BC and B ---->C
A ----> BC and AB —> C
A —> BC and A —> B
A —> B and B —> C
2NF
3NF
4 NF
BCNF
y⊆x
y⊂x
x⊂y
x⊂y and y⊂x
First normal form
Second normal form
Third form
Fourth normal form