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Typifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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typifying

 

[ หˆtaษชpษชfaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

describing characteristics

Typifying refers to the act of representing or embodying the typical characteristics or qualities of a person, group, or thing. It involves providing a clear example or model that reflects the essential traits or behaviors associated with a particular category. This term is frequently used in literature and discussions to highlight how someone or something exemplifies certain features or commonalities within a broader context. Typifying can also imply making generalizations based on observed behaviors or attributes.

Synonyms

demonstrating, embodying, exemplifying, illustrating, representing

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is typifying the best practices of effective communication.
  • His actions are typifying the values of our organization.
  • This painting is typifying the characteristics of the Renaissance period.

Translations

Translations of the word "typifying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tipificar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช typisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyatakan jenis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะฟั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ typifikowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ธๅž‹ๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท typifier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tipificar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tipikleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ˜•ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญุฏูŠุฏ ุงู„ู†ูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ typizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ typizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ธๅž‹ๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tipizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tegund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะธะฟั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tipiklษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tipificar

Word origin

The word 'typifying' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'typify', which itself comes from the Greek word 'typikos', meaning 'of a type'. The root 'typos' in Greek translates to 'a blow or impression', indicating the creation of a model or representation. Initially, it was used in various scholars' writings to denote how certain characteristics serve as examples of a larger category. Over the decades, 'typifying' evolved into a more commonly used term across disciplines, including literature, sociology, and psychology, where it emphasizes the importance of being representative of a specific group or idea.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,172 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.