Typicalness: meaning, definitions and examples

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typicalness

 

[ ˈtɪpɪklˌnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The quality or state of being typical; the degree to which something or someone is considered typical or representative of a particular group or category.

Synonyms

conformity, normalcy, representativeness.

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Word Description / Examples
typicalness

Used to describe the quality of being typical, common, or usual. Often utilized in everyday situations where you want to convey that something is ordinary or expected.

  • The typicalness of the weather this season is quite predictable.
  • She appreciated the typicalness of the small town life.
representativeness

This term is often used in more formal or academic contexts to discuss the extent to which something serves as a typical example of a larger group or category.

  • The survey results were questioned due to doubts about their representativeness.
  • The painting was chosen for its representativeness of the artist's work.
normalcy

Used to describe the state of being normal, especially after a period of chaos or disorder. It implies a return to a standard or expected condition.

  • After the storm, the city slowly returned to normalcy.
  • The vaccine brought a sense of normalcy back to their lives.
conformity

This word usually refers to the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, often with a negative connotation suggesting a lack of individuality or creativity.

  • His conformity to the company's dress code showed his willingness to fit in.
  • There was a strong pressure towards conformity within the group.

Examples of usage

  • The typicalness of his behavior was evident in the study.
  • She scored high on the typicalness scale for her age group.
Context #2 | Noun

general usage

The quality of being usual or common; the state of conforming to a standard or norm.

Synonyms

commonness, ordinariness, regularity.

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typicalness

Used to describe something that is a representative example of a particular type or category.

  • The typicalness of his behavior made it easy to predict his next move.
  • Her outfit had the typicalness of current fashion trends.
commonness

Refers to something that is widespread or frequently found among a large group of people or things.

  • The commonness of smartphones has changed the way we communicate.
  • His name's commonness means he often gets mistaken for someone else.
ordinariness

Describes something that is not special or unusual, essentially blending in with what is normal or expected.

  • Despite the ordinariness of the day, something exciting happened.
  • She was tired of the ordinariness of her routine.
regularity

Used to describe something that happens at consistent intervals or follows a predictable pattern.

  • The regularity of his daily schedule made it easy to plan meetings.
  • They appreciated the regularity of their income.

Examples of usage

  • Her typicalness made her blend in with the crowd.
  • The typicalness of the situation made it easy to predict the outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "typicalness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tipicidade

🇮🇳 सामान्यता

🇩🇪 Typizität

🇮🇩 keasalahan

🇺🇦 типовість

🇵🇱 typowość

🇯🇵 典型性 (tenkeisei)

🇫🇷 typicité

🇪🇸 tipicidad

🇹🇷 tipiklik

🇰🇷 전형성 (jeonhyeongseong)

🇸🇦 الاعتيادية

🇨🇿 typickost

🇸🇰 typickosť

🇨🇳 典型性 (diǎnxíngxìng)

🇸🇮 tipičnost

🇮🇸 dæmigerð

🇰🇿 типтілік

🇬🇪 ტიპიკური

🇦🇿 tipiklik

🇲🇽 tipicidad

Etymology

The word 'typicalness' is a derivative of the adjective 'typical', which originated in the late 16th century from the Late Latin word 'typicus', meaning 'of or relating to a type'. The suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun 'typicalness' in the 19th century. Over time, it has been used in various fields, including psychology and general discourse, to describe the quality of being typical or conforming to a standard.

See also: atypical, atypically, typicality, typically.