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| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. [1/5 definitions] |
| average |
usual or typical; of the ordinary kind. [1/7 definitions] |
| behavior |
the typical actions of a person, animal, thing, or group, either in general or in certain situations. [1/2 definitions] |
| characteristic |
having to do with a typical or special quality of a person, group, action, or thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| childish |
typical of or fit for a child. [1/2 definitions] |
| classic |
typical of a class or category; serving as an example against which others are judged. [1/4 definitions] |
| common |
typical; easily found. [1/4 definitions] |
| compass |
an instrument for showing direction. A typical compass has a moving magnetic needle that points north. [1/2 definitions] |
| cross section |
a sample of typical parts that show what the whole is like. [1/2 definitions] |
| deviate |
to stray from typical or accepted behavior. [1/2 definitions] |
| lifestyle |
the general way of life of a person or group, including typical jobs and activities, attitudes towards work and money, values, and the like. |
| masculine |
having qualities considered to be typical of men or boys. [1/2 definitions] |
| old-time |
of, concerning, or typical of a time in the past. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. [1/2 definitions] |
| pattern |
the typical activities and qualities of a group, person, or thing. [1/4 definitions] |
| prey |
the habit or typical action of preying. [1/6 definitions] |
| professional |
suitable to or typical of a person qualified for a particular profession. [1/5 definitions] |
| representative |
a typical example of something. [2/4 definitions] |
| unlike |
not typical of. [1/3 definitions] |
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