English · Adjectives

typical

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/

[/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/]

characteristic, usual

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Showing the usual qualities of a particular type.

Example

It was a typical winter morning, cold and grey with light rain.

It was a typical winter morning, cold and grey with light rain.

Etymology

From Greek 'typikos', from 'typos' (impression, model).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes what is representative of a group.

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