Typical: meaning, definitions and examples

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typical

[ ˈtɪpɪkəl ]

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of a particular type

Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

Synonyms

characteristic, distinctive, representative

Examples of usage

He has the typical characteristics of a leader.
This is a typical example of her work.
The behavior is typical of a child his age.

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usual

Having the qualities or characteristics that are usual or expected of a particular person, thing, or group.

Synonyms

common, normal, usual

Examples of usage

It's typical for him to arrive late.
The delays were typical of the airline's service.

Translations

Translations of the word "typical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 típico

🇮🇳 सामान्य

🇩🇪 typisch

🇮🇩 tipikal

🇺🇦 типовий

🇵🇱 typowy

🇯🇵 典型的な (てんけいてきな)

🇫🇷 typique

🇪🇸 típico

🇹🇷 tipik

🇰🇷 전형적인 (jeonhyeongjeogin)

🇸🇦 نموذجي

🇨🇿 typický

🇸🇰 typický

🇨🇳 典型的 (diǎnxíng de)

🇸🇮 tipičen

🇮🇸 dæmigerður

🇰🇿 типтік

🇬🇪 ტიპიური

🇦🇿 tipik

🇲🇽 típico

Word origin

The word 'typical' originated from the Late Latin word 'typicus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'typikos', meaning 'of or belonging to a type'. The term has been used in English since the 1600s to describe something that is characteristic or usual of a particular type or person.