tyypilliset

Tyypilliset is a Finnish adjective in its plural form, meaning typical or characteristic. It is used to describe features, patterns, or traits commonly observed within a group, category, or phenomenon. In Finnish, it frequently appears in noun phrases such as tyypilliset piirteet (typical features) or tyypilliset ominaisuudet (characteristic properties).

Etymology and usage: Tyypilliset is derived from the noun tyyppi (type) combined with the suffix -llinen, which yields a meaning akin to “type-like” or “characteristic of a type.” As with other Finnish adjectives, tyypilliset inflects to agree with the noun it modifies in number and case. The basic singular form is tyypillinen; the plural nominative is tyypilliset.

Notes on meaning: The term conveys typicality rather than universality and is often used in descriptive writing, research reporting, and media to indicate expected or common features rather than exclusive traits. It can be contrasted with terms meaning unusual or exceptional, such as epätavalliset or poikkeukselliset, to emphasize the range of variation within a group.