An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Having all or most of the characteristics shared by others of the same kind and therefore suitable as an example of it.

Etymology (EN): From M.L. typicalis “symbolic,” from L.L. typicus “of or pertaining to a type,” from Gk. typikos, from typos “impression,” from typ(os) + -ikos, → -ic.

Etymology (PE): Gune-vâr, from guné, → type, + -vâr a suffix meaning “resembling, like” (Mid.Pers. -wâr, Av. -vara, -var, cf. Skt. -vara).