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typically-constructed

|typ-i-cal-ly-con-struct-ed|

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/ˈtɪpɪkli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

(typical)

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Base FormNounAdverbAdverb
typicaltypicalitytypicallyuntypically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'typically' originates from 'typical,' which comes from the Greek word 'typikos,' meaning 'of the nature of a type.' 'Constructed' comes from Latin 'constructus,' the past participle of 'construere,' meaning 'to heap together.'

Historical Evolution

'typical' evolved from the Greek 'typikos' through Latin 'typicalis' to the modern English 'typical.' 'Constructed' evolved from Latin 'constructus' through Old French 'construire' to the modern English 'construct.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'typical' meant 'of the nature of a type,' and 'constructed' meant 'to heap together.' Over time, 'typically-constructed' evolved to mean 'built in a usual or expected manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

built or formed in a way that is usual or expected.

The building was typically-constructed, following the standard architectural guidelines.

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Last updated: 2025/03/31 06:41