Typify

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

Full definition of typify

Verb

1. (transitive) To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.''His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.
2. (transitive) To portray stereotypically.The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.
3. (transitive, science) To serve as a typical or reference specimen.The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.

Related terms

• type
• typical
• typically
• typification