Typical
Example: This behavior is typical in similar situations
Definition
"Typical" describes something that is characteristic or representative of a particular group, category, or situation. It refers to behavior, features, or qualities that are common and expected, such as in the phrase, 'This behavior is typical in similar situations.'
Etymology
The word "typical" comes from the Greek word 'typos,' meaning 'impression' or 'model.' It entered English through Latin and French, originally used to describe something serving as a pattern or type. Did you know? The idea behind "typical" is to capture the essence of a common example or standard.
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"Typical" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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