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typically-placed

|typ-i-cal-ly-placed|

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/ˈtɪpɪkli pleɪst/

(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.' 'Placed' comes from the Old French 'placer,' meaning 'to place or set.'

Historical Evolution

'typical' evolved from the Greek 'typikos' to the Latin 'typicalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'typical.' 'Placed' evolved from the Old French 'placer' to the Middle English 'placen.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'typical' meant 'of the nature of a type,' but over time it evolved to mean 'usual or expected.' 'Placed' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to set or position.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

positioned in a manner that is usual or expected.

The vase was typically-placed on the center of the table.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 11:00