TYPICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TYPICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “typical”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “typical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Typical” are: distinctive, representative, classic, quintessential, archetypal, model, prototypical, stereotypical, normal, average, ordinary, standard, regular, routine, run-of-the-mill, stock, orthodox, conventional, predictable, unsurprising, unremarkable, unexceptional, characteristic, in character, in keeping, usual

Typical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Typical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “typical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing- Curtis Wilkie.
• Showing the characteristics expected of or popularly associated with a particular person or thing.
• Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.
• Characteristic of a particular person or thing.
• Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing.
• Conforming to a type.
• Representative as a symbol; symbolic.
• Exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category.

Synonyms of "Typical" as an adjective (26 Words)

archetypal	Recurrent as a symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology. The archetypal country doctor.
average	Relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values. A novel of average merit.
characteristic	Typical or distinctive. Heard my friend s characteristic laugh.
classic	Of a well-known type; remarkably typical. Classic Chinese pottery.
conventional	(of a person) greatly or overly concerned with what is generally held to be socially acceptable. She had strayed from the path of conventional behavior.
distinctive	Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour.
in character	Directed or bound inward.
in keeping	Directed or bound inward.
model	Worthy of imitation. Model citizens.
normal	Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. Serve wine at normal room temperature.
ordinary	(especially of a judge or bishop) exercising authority by virtue of office and not by deputation. The ordinary or common man in the street.
orthodox	Of the ordinary or usual type; normal. Orthodox medical treatment.
predictable	Capable of being foretold. The characters are stereotyped and extremely predictable.
prototypical	Representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned. The phone emerged as the prototypical example of point to point communication.
quintessential	Representing the perfect example of a class or quality. He was the quintessential tough guy strong silent and self contained.
regular	In accord with regular practice or procedure. Elkerton is a regular footer.
representative	Of a government or political system based on elected or chosen representatives. Churchill was not properly representative of influential opinion in Britain.
routine	Found in the ordinary course of events- Anita Diamant. It was a routine day.
run-of-the-mill	Not special in any way.
standard	Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind. A standard size.
stereotypical	Relating to a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. He fits the stereotypical masculine image of toughness.
stock	Of a product or type of product usually kept in stock and thus regularly available for sale. A stock item.
unexceptional	Not special in any way; lacking distinction. A unexceptional an incident as can be found in a lawyer s career.
unremarkable	Found in the ordinary course of events- Anita Diamant. An unremarkable house.
unsurprising	Not causing surprise. The outcome of this sombre film is unsurprising.
usual	Occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure. Came at the usual time.

Usage Examples of "Typical" as an adjective

• A typical romantic poem.
• Typical symptoms.
• That is typical of you!
• A typical suburban community.
• The pit is typical of hell.
• You really are a typical journalist.
• A typical American girl.
• Typical teenage behavior.
• A typical case of arteritis.
• A typical day.
• He brushed the incident aside with typical good humour.
• A typical example of 1930s art deco.
• The typical (or normal) American.
• The typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year.
• A painting typical of the Impressionist school.
• How typical of Iris to think of such a detail.

Associations of "Typical" (30 Words)

accustomed	In the habit of or adapted to. His accustomed route.
classic	An artist who has created classic works. I woke up with all the classic symptoms of the flu.
common	Commonly encountered. The common man.
commonplace	A notable passage in a work copied into a commonplace book. Bombing has become almost a commonplace of public life there.
conservatism	A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes. Proponents of theological conservatism.
conventional	Unimaginative and conformist. Conventional wisdom.
customary	According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances. Took his customary morning walk.
epitomize	Give a summary of (a written work. The company epitomized the problems faced by British industry.
exemplary	Serving to warn. Exemplary behaviour.
habitual	Done constantly or as a habit. His habitual comment.
median	The median value of a range of values. The median value of 17 20 and 36 is 20.
mediocrity	Ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding. The team suddenly came good after years of mediocrity.
mundane	Found in the ordinary course of events. His mundane humdrum existence.
normal	Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. The service will be back to normal next week.
ordinary	A clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death. The ordinary or common man in the street.
pervasive	(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. Ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society.
prevail	Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance. She was prevailed upon to give an account of her work.
prevalent	Most frequent or common. The social ills prevalent in society today.
quotidian	Found in the ordinary course of events. There s nothing quite like a real train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute.
routine	Organize according to a routine. I settled down into a routine of work and sleep.
stereotype	Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype. Don t treat anyone as a stereotype.
stereotyped	Lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality. The film is weakened by its stereotyped characters.
traditional	Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition. The traditional festivities of the Church year.
tuscan	Of or relating to or characteristic of Tuscany or its people.
ubiquitous	Present, appearing, or found everywhere. His ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family.
ubiquity	The state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once. The ubiquity of mobile phones means you don t really need a watch.
unexceptional	Not special in any way; lacking distinction. An unexceptional movie.
unimpressive	Not capable of impressing. Her early academic record was unimpressive.
usual	The drink one habitually prefers. The child s usual bedtime.
wont	Make or be or become accustomed. He was wont to arise at 5 30 every morning.