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Meaning of 'typical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Typical [ a.]
- Of the nature of a type; representing something by a form, model, or resemblance; emblematic; prefigurative.
- Combining or exhibiting the essential characteristics of a group; as, a typical genus.

Meaning of 'typical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . typical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
Example in sentence:
  • a painting typical of the Impressionist school;
  • a typical American girl;
  • a typical case of arteritis;
  • a typical romantic poem;
  • a typical suburban community;
  • the typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year
2 . typical [ s]
Meaning (2):
- of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
Example in sentence:
  • Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor;
  • that is typical of you!
Meaning (3):
- conforming to a type
Example in sentence:
  • the typical (or normal) American;
  • typical teenage behavior

Nearby Words:

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