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Definition of typify

typify

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.faɪ/
typ · i · fy
Adverb:typically
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Adjective:typical
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Past Simple:typified
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Past Participle:typified
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Present Participle:typifying
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typify Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To be a characteristic or representative example of something.

Example

"These intricate stone carvings typify the artistic achievements of the early medieval period."

2

To represent or prefigure by an image, form, model, or symbol.

Example

"In traditional allegorical paintings, the olive branch is often used to typify peace and reconciliation."

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• Nearby Words

typhus
typical
typically
typify
typist
typo
typographer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the noun 'type' (from Latin 'typus' and Ancient Greek 'typos', meaning 'impression' or 'model') combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ify'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Typify. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/typify
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