type
UK: taɪp | US: taɪp
n. a category or class of things or people sharing common characteristics
n. a printed or written character or symbol
vt. to write or input text using a keyboard or similar device
n. (biology) a specimen or representative example
The word "type" originates from the Latin "typus," meaning "figure, image, or form," which itself derives from the Greek "typos" (τύπος), meaning "a blow, impression, or mold." The Greek root reflects the idea of creating a mark or shape through pressure (e.g., stamping coins or printing). Over time, "type" evolved to denote symbolic representations (printed characters) and broader categorical classifications. The silent "e" in Modern English preserves the spelling but does not contribute to pronunciation.
She prefers this type of coffee over others.
The document was written in a small font type.
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The biologist collected a new type of insect specimen.
In literature, the "hero" is a common character type.