typologisch
Typologisch, or typological in English, refers to an approach that classifies phenomena into types based on observable features rather than genealogical relationships. It is used across disciplines to reveal patterns, organize variation, and compare systems by function, structure, or form. Typological work typically requires defining relevant features, coding observations, and constructing a set of types that represent meaningful distinctions.
In linguistics, typology studies the structural features of languages across the world to identify universals and
In archaeology and art history, typology classifies artifacts, pottery, tools, and decorative motifs into types based
In anthropology and sociology, typologies classify social forms, kinship systems, political organizations, or cultural traits to
In religious studies, typology describes interpretive methods that view certain people or events as foreshadowing later
Limitations include the risk of oversimplification, rigidity, and typological bias. Modern usage often combines typological analysis