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form, model, or resemblance; emblematic; prefigurative. The Levitical priesthood was only typical of the Christian. Atterbury.

Of or pertaining to an antitype; explaining the type. -- An`ti*typ"ic*al*ly, adv.

Relating to an archetype; archetypal.

That has no type; devoid of typical character; irregular; unlike the type.

Diverging from, or lacking conformity to, a type.

Same as Homotypal.

Of or pertaining to phonotypy; as, a phonotypic alphabet.

Deviating somewhat from the type of a species, genus, or other group; slightly aberrant.

Faintly representing; typical. Carlyle.

hell related to the nautilus. There are many genera and species, and all are extinct, the typical forms having existed only in the Mesozoic age, when they were exceedingly numerous. They differ from the nautili in having the margins of the septa very much lobed or plaited, and the siphuncle dorsal. Also called serpent…

Antitypical. [R.]

rly interior, allied to the pearl oyster; -- so called from a supposed resemblance of the typical species to a bird.

A genus of Ctenophora. The typical species (Cestus Veneris) is remarkable for its brilliant iridescent colors, and its long, girdlelike form.

The typical pentadactyloid limb of the higher vertebrates.

A mélange served in Chinese restaurants to be eaten with rice, noodles, etc. It consists typically of bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms, etc., and sliced meats, fried and flavored with sesame oil. [U. S.]

ears citrons. It was probably a native of northern India, and is now understood to be the typical form of Citrus Medica.

Having all the parts or organs which belong to it or to the typical form; having calyx, corolla, stamens, and pistil.

The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage. Now the time is come That France must vail her lofty plumed crest. Shak.

Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts. Some families of plants are degraded dicotyledons. Dana.

To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken.