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Typical behaviour

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl bɪˈheɪ.vjər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #2500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The manner of conducting oneself that is characteristic or usual for a particular person, animal, or situation.

    "Arriving late to the meeting is typical behaviour for him."
  2. 2

    Actions or reactions that conform to the expected norms of a specific demographic or category.

    "The study analyzed the typical behaviour of consumers during holiday seasons."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'typical', originating from Late Latin 'typicus' (derived from Greek 'typos' meaning 'blow, mark, or impression'), with 'behaviour', formed in Middle English from the verb 'behave' combined with the noun suffix '-iour'. Together, the phrase describes actions characteristic of a particular person, group, or species.

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