typical-income
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B2
/ˈtɪpɪkəl ˈɪnkʌm/
average earnings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'typical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'typikos,' where 'typos' meant 'impression' or 'form.' 'Income' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incomere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'comere' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'typikos' transformed into the Latin word 'typicalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'typical.' 'Incomere' transformed into the Old French word 'encomer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'income.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'typical' meant 'serving as a type,' and 'income' meant 'money received,' but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'average' and 'earnings.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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