/ˈtɪpɪkl/
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Translation
Like most others of its kind; showing what something is usually like.
Word origin
From Greek typos, meaning a mould or model. Something typical matches the model of its kind.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- typos
- English cognates
- type
Examples
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A typical Monday is like most other Mondays.
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We say "typical of" someone or something.
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People often use "typical" to complain about behaviour that never changes.
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