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| abnormal |
different from the normal or usual; not typical. (Cf. irregular.) |
| acronym |
a type of abbreviation used as a word and pronounced as a word. An acronym is formed by combining the initial letters (or initial parts) of a string of words. The pronunciation of an acronym is based on the typical rules of pronouncing words in a language and is not made up of the sounds of the names of individual letters. The abbreviations "AIDS," "FICA," and "PIN" are acronyms, but the abbreviations "FBI," ATM," and "DVD" are not. |
| aggravated |
of a crime, considered more serious or malicious than is typical for the type of crime, especially if the criminal act involves the use of a gun. [1/2 definitions] |
| all-American |
typical of the ideas, preferences, and traditions of most Americans. [2/5 definitions] |
| archaic |
having the features or characteristics typical of a much older time; antiquated. [1/3 definitions] |
| atypical |
not like others of the same type; not typical; unusual. |
| average |
usual or typical; not extreme. [2/9 definitions] |
| burnt |
of or concerning artists' paints that are deeper and either warmer or grayer in color than is typical. [1/2 definitions] |
| characteristic |
indicating the typical or distinguishing attributes and qualities of a person, group, action, or thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| childish |
typical of or appropriate for a child. [1/2 definitions] |
| classic |
representative or typical of a class or category; serving as a standard. [2/10 definitions] |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| Cornish |
of, concerning, or typical of Cornwall, its people, or their ancient Celtic language. [1/2 definitions] |
| cross section |
a representative sample or selection of typical parts that reveals what the whole is like. [1/3 definitions] |
| deviate |
to stray from typical, predicted, or average behavior. [1/6 definitions] |
| deviation |
difference or divergence, as from a typical pattern, accepted social norms, political orthodoxy, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| Doric |
of, pertaining to, designating, or characteristic of the earliest and simplest order of classical Greek architecture, later adapted by the Romans, esp. its typical fluted columns with simple capitals. [1/3 definitions] |
| exemplar |
a typical specimen; example. [1/4 definitions] |
| exemplary |
serving as a typical example. [1/4 definitions] |
| forehead |
the part of the human face above the eyes and below the typical hairline; brow. [1/2 definitions] |
| friendly |
of, relating to, or typical of a friend or a friendship. [1/5 definitions] |
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