2021-02-17 ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด T – type & typical
2021-02-17
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด T – type & typical
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง type = ‘TAHYP’
ออกเสียง typical = ‘TIP-i-kuhl’
Dictionary.com
USAGE NOTE FOR TYPE
When preceded by a modifier,
type meaning “kind, sort” is sometimes used without a following of:
This type furnace uses very little current.
In writing,
a hyphen is often placed between type and the preceding word or words:
a magnetic-type holder;
a New England-type corn pudding.
This construction is frequently criticized by usage guides;
it is most typical of journalistic writing and advertising
and occurs rarely in formal speech or writing.
In almost all cases the construction can be rendered fully standard
either by restoring of after type, with no hyphen
(this type of furnace; a New England type of corn pudding)
or by omitting type altogether (a magnetic holder).
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions
Type
When accompanied by of,
type is standard usage in expressions such as “that type of dress.”
When of is omitted, the expression is nonstandard: “that type of dress.”
Type is a less general word than kind and sort
and is preferably used when a clearly defined category is involved.
In all other instances, prefer kind or sort:
“He is the kind (or sort, not type) of man we can believe.”
Especially avoid such expressions
as “high-type person” and “low-type store.”
“Type of a” is wordy; omit a.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions
Typical
Overused by nearly everyone,
typical should be restricted to the meaning of
“distinctive,” “characteristic,” “representative,”and “emblematic.”
“Typical of” is not a synonym forlike.
“Dr. Flack is like most pediatricians,”not
“Dr. Flack is typical of most pediatricians.”
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for type
Noun
TYPE, KIND, SORT, NATURE, DESCRIPTION, CHARACTER
mean a number of individuals thought of as a group
because of a common quality or qualities.
TYPE may suggest strong and clearly marked
similarity throughout the items included
so that each is typical of the group.
one of three basic body types
KIND may suggest natural grouping.
a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind
SORT often suggests some disparagement.
the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories
NATURE may imply inherent, essential resemblance
rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.
two problems of a similar nature
DESCRIPTION implies a group marked by agreement
in all details belonging to a type as describedor defined.
not all acts of that description are actually illegal
CHARACTER implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses
peculiar to the type.
research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Frequently Asked Questions About typical
How does the adjective typical differfrom other similar words?
Some common synonyms of typical
are natural, normal, and regular.
While all these words mean "being of the sort or kind that is expected
as usual, ordinary, or average,"
typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group
and may suggest lack of strong individuality.
a typical small town
When is it sensible to use natural instead of typical?
While in some cases nearly identical to typical,
natural applies to what conforms
to a thing’s essential nature, function, or mode of being.
The natural love of a mother for her child
When can normal be used instead of typical?
The words normal and typical are synonyms,
but do differ in nuance.
Specifically, normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered
or established as the most usual or expected.
normal behavior for a two-year-old
When would regular be a good substitute for typical?
The words regular and typical can be used in similar contexts,
but regular stresses conformity toa rule, standard, or pattern.
the club's regular monthly meeting
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for typical
REGULAR, NORMAL, TYPICAL, NATURAL
mean being of the sort or kind
that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average.
REGULAR stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern.
the club's regular monthly meeting
NORMAL implies lack of deviation from
what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected.
normal behavior for a two-year-old
TYPICAL implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group
and may suggest lack of strong individuality.
a typical small town
NATURAL applies to what conforms to a thing's
essential nature, function, or mode of being.
the natural love of a mother for her child
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