Word
typical
Phoneticstyp·i·cal, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɪpəkəɫ/
UK/tˈɪpɪkəl/
Definitions
01representative of a group
A2 · Elementary
adj. having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing.
adj. exhibiting the essential or characteristic qualities of a specific class, group, or type.
日本語:典型的※
“This is a typical English village with a small church and a green park.”
“The architect pointed out the typical features of Gothic revivalism, such as the pointed arches and steep gables found throughout the cathedral.”
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02expected behavior
B1 · Intermediate
adj. happening in the way you expect, especially when someone always behaves that way.
adj. conforming to a predictable pattern of behavior or occurrence, often used with a mildly critical tone.
“It was typical of him to be late for the meeting again.”
“While the delay was frustrating, it was typical of the local transport system during the peak holiday season.”
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03biological type
C2 · Proficiency Science Technical
adj. describing a plant or animal that is the best example of its scientific group.
adj. relating to or serving as a type specimen that defines a taxon.
日本語:典型的※
“The museum has the typical specimen used to name this kind of butterfly.”
“The researcher identified the typical subspecies by comparing its morphology to the original records held in the national archive.”
Usage
Usually used in biological or taxonomic contexts to refer to a 'type species'.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “typical” in context.
Confusables
Classic describes a perfect or definitive example of a style, while typical describes what is normal or expected for a specific group.
RememberClassic is the best version; typical is the usual version.
Etymology
From Late Latin typicalis, from Latin typicus (“typical”), from Ancient Greek τυπικός (tupikós, “of or pertaining to a type, conformable, typical”), from τύπος (túpos, “mark, impression, type”), equivalent to typic + -al and type + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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