typicality

typ·i·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tip-i-kuh l]
- /ˈtɪp ɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tip-i-kuh l]
- /ˈtɪp ɪ kəl/

Definitions of typicality word

adjective typicality of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen. 1
adjective typicality conforming to a particular type. 1
adjective typicality Biology. exemplifying most nearly the essential characteristics of a higher group in natural history, and forming the type: the typical genus of a family. 1
adjective typicality characteristic or distinctive: He has the mannerisms typical of his class. 1
adjective typicality pertaining to, of the nature of, or serving as a type or emblem; symbolic. 1

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Origin of typicality

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Medieval Latin typicālis, equivalent to Late Latin typic(us) (< Greek typikós, equivalent to týp(os) type + -ikos -ic) + Latin -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Typicality

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Typicality

typicality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

typicality usage trend in Literature

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