Type

/taɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A category of people or things that have common characteristics.

She prefers a specific type of music that evokes strong emotions.

A person or thing characterized by particular qualities.

He's the type of person who always helps others.

A printed or written character or symbol.

The type used in the book was quite small and hard to read.

A model or prototype.

This new car is a type of hybrid vehicle that is more fuel-efficient.

verb

To write using a machine or computer.

Please type your responses directly into the document.

To categorize or classify.

The library will type the new arrivals according to their genre.

From Latin 'typus', from Greek 'τύπος' (tupos) meaning 'a blow, impression, or model'.

type of thing

A particular kind or category.

type A

A personality type characterized by competitiveness and ambition.

typecast

To repeatedly cast an actor in the same kind of role.

prototype

The first or preliminary version of something.

typology

The study or interpretation of types.

typical

Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing.

Type of vibe or personality someone has.

He gives off a chill type.

A kind of person someone is attracted to.

She’s definitely my type.