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typifyTo 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.

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💡 Concept

To be characteristic of or serve as a typical example of something; to represent in typical fashion.

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typify rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her diploma doesn't just typify success, it helps her qualify for greatness!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtaɪpɪˌfaɪ/

🌳Etymology

Roottype
Suffix--ify

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.'

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

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My cat's laziness typifies all cats perfectly - he sleeps 20 hours a day!

This messy room typifies a teenager's lifestyle.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

representexemplifyembodycharacterizeepitomize

Antonyms

contradictdeviate