Typical Definition & Meaning
typical
- adjective
- exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category; "a typical American girl"; "a typical suburban community"; "the typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year"; "a painting typical of the Impressionist school"; "a typical romantic poem"; "a typical case of arteritis"
- of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; "Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie; "that is typical of you!"
- conforming to a type; "the typical (or normal) American"; "typical teenage behavior"
"Typical" in song lyrics
See how typical is used in real songs:
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"Its the same old song I'm doin wrong, fool this is typical"
Dre Dog — Situation Critical -
"When I hit the scene, it's like they know, it's so typical"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Oh God -
"Singular sensation not your typical"
Desdamona — Infinity
Words that rhyme with typical
Usage tips for "typical"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "typical" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for typical to find words that pair well.