typical

noun

Anything that is typical, normal, or standard.

adjective

Normal, average; to be expected.

Characteristically representing something by form, group, idea or type.

Capturing the overall sense of a thing.

(taxonomy) Of a lower taxon, containing the type of the higher taxon.

Roots

typteintyp- · Greek · to strike, beat

Synonyms for typical

typal usualadj distinctiveadj customaryadj normaladj characteristicadj conventionaladj archetypaladj emblematicadj ordinaryadj commonplaceadj commonadj

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Where does typical come from?

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