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TIP-ikl/ˈtɪpɪkl/

Typical means usual, or showing the usual features of a group. A typical day; typical of this region. Usual and normal are close; typical often means “a good example of the type.” Typically is the adverb. Atypical is the opposite, more formal.

Meaning

Usual, or showing the usual features of a group.

Examples

• “Rain is typical here in July.”
• “It is typical of him to arrive early.”
• “A typical B1 task asks you to write an email.”

Good to know

typical of + person/thing. Adverb: typically. Nearby: usual / normal.

Near in meaning

usual

New