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typical

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
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1

Having the distinctive qualities, traits, or characteristics of a particular type of person, thing, or group; serving as a representative example.

Example

"This cobblestone square is a typical example of medieval European town planning."


2

Happening or appearing in the usual, expected, or ordinary way; conforming to a regular pattern.

Example

"On a typical weekday, she commutes by train and arrives at the office before eight."


3

Behaving in the exact manner that one would expect from a particular person or in a given situation, often used to express mild annoyance or predictability.

Example

"It is typical of him to forget his umbrella on the rainiest day of the year."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Medieval Latin typicalis, derived from Late Latin typicus and Ancient Greek typikos ('of or for a type'), from typos ('impression, model, or figure').

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