You use typical to describe someone or something that shows the most usual characteristics of a particular type of person or thing, and is therefore a good example of that type.
Cheney is many people's image of a typical cop: a big white guy, six foot, 220 pounds.
Carole goes in for such typical schoolgirl pastimes as horse-riding and watchingold films.
Horrigan was typical of the new-generation executive Sticht had brought into thecompany.
Synonyms: archetypal, standard, model, normal More Synonyms of typical
2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If a particular action or feature is typicalof someone or something, it shows their usual qualities or characteristics.
This reluctance to move towards a democratic state is typical of totalitarian regimes. [+ of]
This is not typical of Chinese, but is a feature of the Thai language.
With typical energy he found new journalistic outlets.
3. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that something is typicalof a person, situation, or thing, you are criticizing them or complaining about them and saying that they are just as bad or disappointing as you expected them to be.
[feelings]
She threw her hands into the air. 'That is just typical of you, isn't it?' [+ of]
'Typical!' Hattie slammed down the receiver. 'Absolutely typical!'
Synonyms: characteristic, in keeping, in character, true to type More Synonyms of typical
More Synonyms of typical
typical in British English
(ˈtɪpɪkəl)
adjective
1.
being or serving as a representative example of a particular type; characteristic
the painting is a typical Rembrandt
2.
considered to be an example of some undesirable trait
that is typical of you!
3.
of or relating to a representative specimen or type
4.
conforming to a type
5. biology
having most of the characteristics of a particular taxonomic group
a typical species of a genus
Also (poetic): typic
Derived forms
typically (ˈtypically)
adverb
typicalness (ˈtypicalness) or typicality (ˌtypiˈcality)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Medieval Latin typicālis, from Late Latin typicus figurative, from Greek tupikos, from tupostype
typical in American English
(ˈtɪpɪkəl)
adjective
1.
serving as a type; symbolic
2.
having or showing the characteristics, qualities, etc. of a kind, class, or group so fully as to be a representative example
3.
of or belonging to a type or representative example; characteristic
Also ˈtypic
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈnormal
Derived forms
typically (ˈtypically)
adverb
typicalness (ˈtypicalness)
noun or ˌtypiˈcality (ˌtɪpɪˈkæləti)
Word origin
ML typicalis < L typicus < Gr typikos
Examples of 'typical' in a sentence
typical
What does he enjoy most in a typical day?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Is that just a typical bloke reaction?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Like a typical man I just hoped it would go.
The Sun (2016)
On a typical day, blokes spend 14 minutes getting ready.
The Sun (2017)
It's a typical day in the office for the family owners of Boodles.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Typical of such cases is that of a well-dressed man in his 70s found outside a local hospital.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
A typical example is Airbnb, whose business model is partly dependent on tax avoidance.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Your case is typical and you are right to fight for compensation.
The Sun (2016)
His attitude was typical of the group.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Which is just typical of these people.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The company says a typical handover now lasts two hours.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His physique and features are not typical of the lowest of the low.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One next step should be to gain acquaintance with some typical examples.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
It is a typical day of training.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Most of the sales volume of the typical chemical company is "value added.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
It led to changes in the composition of the typical company board.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This position is a typical example.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Here are some fairly typical examples.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
What was a typical day 's food before?
The Sun (2015)
Grade 2 acne is the typical case of teenage acne.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
Ten hours It was just typical to try to quantify like romance.
The Sun (2016)
There is no typical day, and this does make childcare a balancing act.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The typical case studied in business schools is a case of failure, or at least of problems.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
Behaviour typical of the group.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The agreed rent was twenty pounds a quarter but -- another typical feature of their relationship -- it was not always paid.
Judd, Alan Ford Madox Ford (1990)
In other languages
typical
British English: typical /ˈtɪpɪkl/ ADJECTIVE
You use typical to describe someone or something that shows the most usual characteristics of a particular type of person or thing, and is therefore a good example of that type.
He was brought up as a typical American child.
American English: typical
Arabic: نـَمُوذَجِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: típico
Chinese: 典型的
Croatian: tipičan
Czech: typický
Danish: typisk
Dutch: typisch
European Spanish: típico
Finnish: tyypillinen
French: typique
German: typisch
Greek: τυπικός
Italian: tipico
Japanese: 典型的な
Korean: 전형적인
Norwegian: typisk
Polish: typowy
European Portuguese: típico
Romanian: caracteristic
Russian: типичный
Latin American Spanish: típico
Swedish: typisk
Thai: ซึ่งเป็นตัวอย่าง
Turkish: tipik
Ukrainian: типовий
Vietnamese: điển hình
All related terms of 'typical'
typical bill
A bill is a written statement of money that you owe for goods or services.
typical buyer
A buyer is a person who is buying something or who intends to buy it.
typical cost
The cost of something is the amount of money that is needed in order to buy , do, or make it.
typical example
An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person which shows that what is being claimed is true .
typical symptom
A symptom of an illness is something wrong with your body or mind that is a sign of the illness.
typical household
A household is all the people in a family or group who live together in a house.
typical scenario
If you talk about a likely or possible scenario , you are talking about the way in which a situation may develop.
typical teenager
A teenager is someone who is between thirteen and nineteen years old.
Chinese translation of 'typical'
typical
(ˈtɪpɪkl)
adj
[behaviour, weather etc]典型的 (diǎnxíng de)
typical of典型的 (diǎnxíng de)
that's typical!一向如此! (yīxiàng rúcǐ!)
1 (adjective)
Definition
being or serving as a representative example of a particular type
typical pastimes such as watching films and reading
Synonyms
archetypal
Cricket is the archetypal English game.
standard
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.
model
normal
classic
This is a classic example of media hype.
stock
They supply stock sizes outside the middle range.
essential
representative
fairly representative groups of adults
usual
conventional
regular
The regular method is to take your cutting, and insert it into the compost.
characteristic
orthodox
signature
indicative
illustrative
The following excerpt is illustrative of her interaction with students.
archetypical
stereotypical
Opposites
unique
,
unusual
,
unexpected
,
exceptional
,
singular
,
unconventional
,
uncharacteristic
,
out of the ordinary
,
atypical
,
unrepresentative
,
out of keeping
2 (adjective)
Definition
considered to be an example of some undesirable trait
That's just typical of you, isn't it?
Synonyms
characteristic
Windmills are a characteristic feature of the landscape.
in keeping
in character
true to type
3 (adjective)
Definition
being or serving as a representative example of a particular type
not exactly your typical Sunday afternoon stroll
Synonyms
average
The average man burns over 2000 calories a day.
normal
The two countries have resumed normal diplomatic relations.
The hospital claimed they were simply following their normal procedure.
usual
She's smiling her usual, friendly smile.
conventional
the cost of fuel and electricity used by a conventional system
routine
a series of routine medical tests
regular
Children are encouraged to make reading a regular routine.
orthodox
These ideas are now being incorporated into orthodox medical treatment.
predictable
run-of-the-mill
I was a run-of-the-mill kind of student.
bog-standard (British, Irish, slang)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of classic
Definition
serving as a standard or model of its kind
This is a classic example of media hype.
Synonyms
typical,
standard,
model,
regular,
usual,
ideal,
characteristic,
signature,
definitive,
archetypal,
exemplary,
quintessential,
time-honoured,
paradigmatic,
dinki-di (Australian, informal)
in the sense of conventional
Definition
established by accepted usage or general agreement
the cost of fuel and electricity used by a conventional system
Synonyms
ordinary,
standard,
normal,
regular,
usual,
vanilla (slang),
habitual,
bog-standard (British, Irish, slang),
common
in the sense of illustrative
The following excerpt is illustrative of her interaction with students.
Synonyms
representative,
typical,
descriptive,
explanatory,
interpretive,
expository,
explicatory,
illustrational
Synonyms of 'typical'
typical
Explore 'typical' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of normal
Definition
usual, regular, or typical
The two countries have resumed normal diplomatic relations.The hospital claimed they were simply following their normal procedure.
Synonyms
usual,
common,
standard,
average,
natural,
regular,
ordinary,
acknowledged,
typical,
conventional,
routine,
accustomed,
habitual,
run-of-the-mill
in the sense of orthodox
Definition
conforming to traditional or established standards in religion, behaviour, or attitudes
These ideas are now being incorporated into orthodox medical treatment.
Synonyms
established,
official,
accepted,
received,
common,
popular,
traditional,
normal,
regular,
usual,
ordinary,
approved,
familiar,
acknowledged,
conventional,
routine,
customary,
well-established,
kosher (informal)
in the sense of regular
Definition
following a set rule or normal practice
The regular method is to take your cutting, and insert it into the compost.
Synonyms
official,
standard,
established,
traditional,
classic,
correct,
approved,
formal,
sanctioned,
proper,
prevailing,
orthodox,
time-honoured,
bona fide
in the sense of regular
Definition
following a set rule or normal practice
Children are encouraged to make reading a regular routine.
Synonyms
normal,
common,
established,
usual,
ordinary,
typical,
routine,
everyday,
customary,
commonplace,
habitual,
unvarying
in the sense of representative
Definition
including examples of all the interests or types in a group
fairly representative groups of adults
Synonyms
typical,
characteristic,
archetypal,
exemplary,
indicative,
illustrative
in the sense of routine
Definition
relating to or characteristic of routine
a series of routine medical tests
Synonyms
usual,
standard,
normal,
customary,
ordinary,
familiar,
typical,
conventional,
everyday,
habitual,
workaday,
wonted
in the sense of run-of-the-mill
Definition
ordinary or average
I was a run-of-the-mill kind of student.
Synonyms
ordinary,
middling,
average,
fair,
modest,
commonplace,
common,
vanilla (informal),
mediocre,
banal,
tolerable (informal),
passable,
undistinguished,
unimpressive,
unexciting,
unexceptional,
bog-standard (British, Irish, slang),
no great shakes (informal),
dime-a-dozen (informal)
in the sense of standard
Definition
of a usual, medium, or accepted kind
It was standard practice for them to advise in cases of murder.