typical
Translation
typical, characteristic, representative
Examples
It was a typical English summer day.
It was a typical English summer day.
This behaviour is typical of him.
This behavior is typical of him.
Grammar Patterns
a typical ((noun)) being a representative example of a noun It was a typical English summer day.
typical of ((sb./sth.)) showing the usual qualities of someone or something This behavior is typical of him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: characteristic, representative, usual; Antonyms: atypical, unusual
Etymology
From the noun 'type' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ical'. It means 'belonging to a particular type'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'typical', it fits a certain 'type' perfectly.