Typicalness: meaning, definitions and examples
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typicalness
[ ˈtɪpɪklˌnəs ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Examples of usage
- The typicalness of his behavior was evident in the study.
- She scored high on the typicalness scale for her age group.
general usage
The quality of being usual or common; the state of conforming to a standard or norm.
Synonyms
commonness, ordinariness, regularity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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typicalness |
Used to describe something that is a representative example of a particular type or category.
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commonness |
Refers to something that is widespread or frequently found among a large group of people or things.
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ordinariness |
Describes something that is not special or unusual, essentially blending in with what is normal or expected.
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regularity |
Used to describe something that happens at consistent intervals or follows a predictable pattern.
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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.