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| abnormal |
different from the normal or usual; not typical. (Cf. irregular.) |
| absurd |
not making any sense; not going together in a typical or logical way. |
| accent |
a way of speaking a language that is typical of people from a particular area. [1/5 definitions] |
| 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; ordinary. [1/3 definitions] |
| behavior |
the typical actions of a person, animal, thing, or group. [1/2 definitions] |
| burnt |
of or concerning artists' paints that are deeper and either warmer or grayer in color than is typical. [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] |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| 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] |
| Cornish |
of, concerning, or typical of Cornwall, its people, or their ancient Celtic language. [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] |
| deviation |
difference or divergence, as from a typical pattern, accepted social norms, political orthodoxy, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
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