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/
Korean meaning: 전형적으로 나타내다, 대표하다
Korean pronunciation: 타이-피파이 (강세: 타이)
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!
🎤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.'
🎵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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