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- [tahyp]
- /taɪp/
- /taɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tahyp]
- /taɪp/
Definitions of types word
- noun types 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 types 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 types Informal. a person, regarded as reflecting or typifying a certain line of work, environment, etc.: a couple of civil service types. 1
- noun types 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 types 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 types 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 types
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 Types
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
types 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
types usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for types
noun types
- avatars — Plural form of avatar.
- categories — any general or comprehensive division; a class.
- complexions — Plural form of complexion.
- conformations — Plural form of conformation.
- constellations — Plural form of constellation.
verb types
- keyboards — Plural form of keyboard.
- keys — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- mimeographs — Plural form of mimeograph.
Top questions with types
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