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typify
transitive verb typ·i·fy \ˈti-pə-ˌfī\
: to represent what is normal for (something) : to be a good or typical example of (something)
: to have the usual characteristics of (something) : to be a typical part or feature of (something)
typ·i·fiedtyp·i·fy·ing
Full Definition of TYPIFY
1
: to represent in typical fashion : to constitute a typical mark or instance of <realism…that typified his earlier work — Current Biography>
2
: to embody the essential or salient characteristics of : be the type of
— typ·i·fi·ca·tion \ˌti-pə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

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First Known Use of TYPIFY
1622
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TYPIFY Defined for Kids
typify
verb typ·i·fy \ˈti-pə-ˌfī\
typ·i·fiedtyp·i·fy·ing
Definition of TYPIFY for Kids
1
: represent 2 <The cathedral typifies architecture of this period.>
2
: to have the usual characteristics of : be a typical part of <The heavy beat typifies the band's music.>
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