Definition of typical

The word "typical" originated in the 15th century from the Late Latin word "typicus," meaning "of or relating to a type." This Latin word is derived from the verb "typicare," which means "to be a model or example," and is related to the Greek word "typos," meaning "model" or "pattern." In the 15th century, the word "typical" appeared in English with the same meaning as its Latin and Greek predecessors. Initially, it referred to something that was representative or exemplary of a particular type or class. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the idea of being average or representative of a particular group or situation. Today, the word "typical" is commonly used to describe something that is characteristic or representative of a particular group or situation, such as "a typical day at the office" or "a typical teenager's interests."