typical — having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing; characteristic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing; characteristic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- It's typical Monday morning chaos - spilled coffee, missing keys, and running late.
- Her typical response to compliments is to immediately change the subject.
- A typical teenager's room: clothes everywhere except in the closet.
typical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtɪpɪkəl/]
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing; characteristic
It’s typical for the morning train to be crowded with commuters.
A typical day may seem predictable — yet small surprises make life unforgettable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'typicalis' meaning 'of or relating to a type,' derived from Greek 'typikos' (representative of a type) and 'typos' (type, impression, or form).
Breakdown
typ- (type, from Greek typos) + -ic (adjective-forming suffix) + -al (adjective-forming suffix) = typical
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's typical Monday morning chaos - spilled coffee, missing keys, and running late.”
“Her typical response to compliments is to immediately change the subject.”
“A typical teenager's room: clothes everywhere except in the closet.”
“This weather is typical for this season in our region.”
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