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typical

adjective
typ·​i·​cal | \ ˈti-pi-kÉ™l How to pronounce typical (audio) \

Definition of typical

1a : combining or exhibiting the essential characteristics of a group typical suburban houses
b : conforming to a type a specimen typical of the species
2 : constituting or having the nature of a type : symbolic
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Other Words from typical

typicality \ ËŒti-​pÉ™-​ˈka-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce typicality (audio) \ noun
typicalness \ ˈti-​pi-​kÉ™l-​nÉ™s How to pronounce typicalness (audio) \ noun

Choose the Right Synonym for typical

regular, normal, typical, natural mean being of the sort or kind that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average. regular stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern. the club's regular monthly meeting normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected. normal behavior for a two-year-old typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group and may suggest lack of strong individuality. a typical small town natural applies to what conforms to a thing's essential nature, function, or mode of being. the natural love of a mother for her child

Examples of typical in a Sentence

It was his typical response. It was a typical Saturday night for us. We wanted him to have the typical college experience of living on campus.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 For a typical smaller turtle, pick it up with one hand on either side, between its front legs and hind legs. — Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: Turtle time!," 31 Aug. 2019 If anything, his film reveals how all the infighting among Europe’s member states is not unlike your typical schoolyard quarrel, with everyone shifting allegiances to save their country's skin or simply to save face. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Adults in the Room': Film Review | Venice 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 In this unfortunate context, Molokai is at once exceptional, and typical. — Wade Graham, Smithsonian, "Why Molokai, With All Its Wonders, Is the Least Developed of Hawai’i’s Islands," 31 Aug. 2019 By the numbers: Story did not have his typical night statistically. — al, "With shut out of Lafeyette, Lanett checks the first box," 31 Aug. 2019 Right now, the Dot is down from its typical $50 to just $29.99. — Samantha Gordon, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Saturday," 31 Aug. 2019 The typical keto dieter gets approximately 55% to 60% of their daily calories from fat, 30% to 35% from protein, and 5% to 10% from carbohydrates. — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "No, You Probably Shouldn’t Put Your Kids on Keto—Here’s Why," 29 Aug. 2019 Experts say a typical disaster recovery trajectory is one to three years, depending on the severity of the disaster and the individual impact. — Danny Hermosillo, Houston Chronicle, "Children traumatized by Hurricane Harvey express their emotions through art," 29 Aug. 2019 Frozen went against the typical princess storyline, focusing on the love between sisters rather than romantic love. — Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, "Everything We Know About 'Frozen 2,' Which Is Bound To Be 'An Epic Mystery'," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of typical

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for typical

Late Latin typicalis, from typicus, from Greek typikos, from typos model — more at type entry 1

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typical

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of typical

: normal for a person, thing, or group : average or usual
: happening in the usual way

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typical

adjective
typ·​i·​cal | \ ˈti-pi-kÉ™l How to pronounce typical (audio) \

Kids Definition of typical

: combining or showing the special characteristics of a group or kind a typical Sunday dinner

Other Words from typical

typically adverb

typical

adjective
typ·​i·​cal | \ ˈtip-i-kÉ™l How to pronounce typical (audio) \

Medical Definition of typical

: conforming to a type a typical specimen typical symptoms of a disease

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