adjective
1.
constituting or having the nature of a type
a typical instance of guilt by association
Synonyms: archetypal, classic, classical, exemplary, ideal, model, paradigmatic, prototypal, prototypical, quintessential, representative
Related Word: characteristic; emblematic, symbolic; absolute, consummate, perfect
Contrasted words: uncharacteristic; unusual
Antonyms: atypical, untypical
2.
Synonyms: general 1, common, commonplace, matter-of-course, natural, normal, prevalent, regular, typic, usual
Related Word: old hat, unexceptional; collective, quintessential, representative; characteristic, specific
Idioms: being the rule and not the exception
Contrasted words: distinctive; exceptional, extraordinary, unusual; abnormal
Antonyms: atypical, untypical