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typically-formed

|typ-i-cal-ly-formed|

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/ˈtɪpɪkli fɔrmd/

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/ˈtɪpɪkli fɔːmd/

(typical)

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Base FormNounAdverbAdverb
typicaltypicalitytypicallyuntypically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'typically' originates from the Greek word 'typikos,' meaning 'of the nature of a type,' combined with 'formed' from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to shape or mold.'

Historical Evolution

'Typikos' transformed into the Latin 'typicalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'typical.' 'Formare' evolved into the Old French 'former,' and eventually became the modern English word 'form.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'typical' meant 'conforming to a type,' and 'formed' meant 'shaped or molded.' Over time, 'typically-formed' came to mean 'having the usual characteristics of a type.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having the usual characteristics or qualities of a particular type or group.

The typically-formed crystals were easy to identify.

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Last updated: 2025/03/31 09:04