typical

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Typical' refers to something that's common or usual, representing a standard or normal example of a category. You might use it when talking about the standard qualities or characteristics of something.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the context of social impact, 'typical' may refer to common problems or traditional methods of intervention. A social worker could say, 'It’s typical for this neighborhood to have high community engagement in our programs.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

It seems our quarterly results, as usual, have the strongest performance in the last quarter.

Response:

Yes, our Q4 performance hike is indeed typical for most businesses in our sector.

Creative

Scenario:

The current color scheme for the new collection resembles contemporary minimalist designs quite closely.

Response:

True, this color scheme does reflect the typical minimalist aesthetic.