Definitions

typical

[tip-i-kuhl] / ˈtɪp ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

usual, conventional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

classic common commonplace emblematic exemplary natural normal ordinary quintessential regular symbolic

WEAK

archetypal archetypical average characteristic classical essential everyday expected general habitual ideal illustrative in character in keeping indicative matter-of-course model old hat orthodox paradigmatic patterned prevalent prototypal prototypical representative standard standardized stock suggestive typic unexceptional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different eccentric extraordinary infrequent irregular rare refined uncommon unusual

WEAK

atypical unconventional unorthodox

Example Sentences

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This type of orderly alignment is typical of conventional magnets.

From Science Daily

And then in very typical me fashion, I didn’t chase him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Note: Zillow’s Home Value Index reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range and is seasonally adjusted.

From The Wall Street Journal

The typical gap in entering credentials between black students and their classmates, very wide before Fair Admissions, narrowed by nearly half.

From The Wall Street Journal

People in exercise programs occasionally experienced muscle or joint injuries, while those taking antidepressants reported typical medication-related issues such as fatigue and gastrointestinal problems.

From Science Daily

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