Definitions
- Describing something that is common or usual. - Referring to something that is not special or extraordinary. - Talking about something that is plain or unremarkable.
- Describing something that is characteristic or representative of a particular group or category. - Referring to something that is expected or usual in a given situation. - Talking about something that conforms to a standard or norm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is common or usual.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, things, or situations.
- 3Both words can be used to convey a sense of normalcy or predictability.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ordinary is more commonly used to describe things that are plain or unremarkable, while typical is more commonly used to describe things that are representative or expected.
- 2Connotation: Ordinary has a neutral connotation, while typical can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 3Expectations: Typical implies that something is expected or normal for a given situation, while ordinary does not necessarily imply any expectations.
- 4Scope: Typical refers to a larger group or category, while ordinary can refer to a specific instance or individual.
- 5Degree: Typical implies a higher degree of conformity to a standard or norm than ordinary.
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Remember this!
Ordinary and typical are synonyms that both describe something that is common or usual. However, ordinary emphasizes plainness or lack of distinction, while typical emphasizes representativeness or conformity to a standard. Typical also carries a stronger implication of expectations and conformity than ordinary.
