typical

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/

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• Hyphenation: typ‧i‧cal

Adjective

Positive typical

Comparative more typical

Superlative most typical

Typical is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. If something is typical, it is normal, and not special. It's what you would expect.
   • Synonyms: usual and expected
   • Antonyms: unusual, unexpected, special and unique

   This rain isn't typical. We almost never get rain at this time of year.

   These problems are just another typical example of how politicians only care about themselves.

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