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typify

 

[ หˆtษชpษชfaษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in technology

To typify means to represent or symbolize a particular quality or characteristic.

Synonyms

embody, represent, symbolize

Examples of usage

  • His actions typify the spirit of the organization.
  • The building typifies modern architecture.
Context #2 | Verb

in social behavior

To typify means to be a typical example of a particular group or category.

Synonyms

epitomize, exemplify, represent

Examples of usage

  • She typifies the rebellious youth of today.
  • Their behavior typifies the attitude of the older generation.

Translations

Translations of the word "typify" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tipificar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช typisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggolongkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะฟั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ typizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅž‹ใซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท typifier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tipificar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tipik hale getirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ˜•ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตู†ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ typizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ typizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑปๅž‹ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tipizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flokka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั€ะปะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tipiklษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tipificar

Etymology

The word 'typify' originated from the Greek word 'typos' which means a mark, impression, or form. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the act of representing or symbolizing a particular quality or characteristic.

See also: prototype, subtype, type, typeface, types, typesetting, typewriter, typical, typing, typist, typography.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,605, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.