retype

type

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahyp]
- /taɪp/
- /rɪˈtaɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahyp]
- /taɪp/

Definitions of retype word

noun retype a number of things or persons sharing a particular characteristic, or set of characteristics, that causes them to be regarded as a group, more or less precisely defined or designated; class; category: a criminal of the most vicious type. 1
noun retype a thing or person regarded as a member of a class or category; kind; sort (usually followed by of): This is some type of mushroom. 1
noun retype Informal. a person, regarded as reflecting or typifying a certain line of work, environment, etc.: a couple of civil service types. 1
noun retype a thing or person that represents perfectly or in the best way a class or category; model: the very type of a headmaster. 1
noun retype Printing. a rectangular piece or block, now usually of metal, having on its upper surface a letter or character in relief. such pieces or blocks collectively. a similar piece in a typewriter or the like. such pieces collectively. a printed character or printed characters: a headline in large type. face (defs 19b, c). 1
noun retype Biology. a genus or species that most nearly exemplifies the essential characteristics of a higher group. the one or more specimens on which the description and naming of a species is based. 1

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Origin of retype

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English: symbol, figure (< Middle French) < Latin typus bas-relief, ground plan < Greek týpos blow, impression

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Parts of speech for Retype

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retype popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

retype usage trend in Literature

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