typify — To be characteristic of or serve as a typical example of something; to represent in typical fashion.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To be characteristic of or serve as a typical example of something; to represent in typical fashion.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtaɪpɪˌfaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat's laziness typifies all cats perfectly - he sleeps 20 hours a day!
- This messy room typifies a teenager's lifestyle.
- His morning routine of checking his phone 47 times typifies modern addiction to social media.
typify
VERB[/ˈtaɪpɪˌfaɪ/]
To be characteristic of or serve as a typical example of something; to represent in typical fashion.
To be characteristic of or serve as a typical example of something; to represent in typical fashion.
Her diploma doesn't just typify success, it helps her qualify for greatness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'typos' meaning 'type' or 'form' combined with Latin 'facere' meaning 'to make.' The word evolved to mean 'to represent the typical form or characteristics of something.'
Breakdown
typ- (type/form) + -ify (verb suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to become')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat's laziness typifies all cats perfectly - he sleeps 20 hours a day!”
“This messy room typifies a teenager's lifestyle.”
“His morning routine of checking his phone 47 times typifies modern addiction to social media.”
“The Gothic architecture typifies the medieval period.”
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