typical

Universal Words adjective 1 ~ (of sb/sth) having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group SYNREPRESENTATIVE: a typical Italian cafe * This is a typical example of Roman pottery. * This meal is typical of local cookery. * The weather at the moment is not typical for July. OPPATYPICAL 2 happening in the usual way; showing what sth is usually like SYNNORMAL: A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. * On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. * Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' OPPUNTYPICAL 3 ~ (of sb/sth) (often disapproving) behaving in the way that you expect: It was typical of her to forget. * He spoke with typical enthusiasm. * (informal) She's late again-typical!