typical

typical
typ|i|cal
W2S2 [ˈtıpıkəl] adj
[Date: 1600-1700; : Medieval Latin; Origin: typicalis, from Latin typicus, from Greek typikos, from typos; TYPE1]
1.) having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing
typical British weather
typical of
This painting is typical of his work.
This advertisement is a typical example of their marketing strategy.
2.) happening in the usual way
On a typical day , our students go to classes from 7.30 am to 1pm.
Try calculating your budget for a typical week.
3.) behaving in the way that you expect
Bennett accepted the award with typical modesty.
it is typical of sb to do sth
It's not typical of Gill to be so critical.
Mr Stevens' appointment was a typical case of promoting a man beyond his level of competence.
4.) typical!
spoken used to show that you are annoyed when something bad happens again, or when someone does something bad again

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