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- [tip-uh-fahy]
- /ˈtɪp əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈtɪp.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tip-uh-fahy]
- /ˈtɪp əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of typify word
- verb with object typify to serve as a typical example of; exemplify. 1
- verb with object typify to serve as a symbol or emblem of; symbolize; prefigure. 1
- verb with object typify to represent by a type or symbol. 1
- transitive verb typify be typical or usual of 1
- transitive verb typify be an example of 1
- verb typify If something or someone typifies a situation or type of thing or person, they have all the usual characteristics of it and are a typical example of it. 0
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Origin of typify
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin typ(us) type + -ify
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Parts of speech for Typify
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verb
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pronoun
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typify popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
typify usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for typify
verb typify
- act out — If you act out an event which has happened, you copy the actions which took place and make them into a play.
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- allegorize — to transform (a story, narrative, fable, etc) into or compose in the form of allegory
- bodied — of or relating to the body; bodily.
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