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English

typical-income

|typ-i-cal-in-come|

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/ˈtɪpɪkəl ˈɪnkʌm/

average earnings

Etymology
Etymology Information

'typical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'typikos,' where 'typos' meant 'impression' or 'form.' 'Income' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incomere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'comere' meant 'to come.'

Historical Evolution

'typikos' transformed into the Latin word 'typicalis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'typical.' 'Incomere' transformed into the Old French word 'encomer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'income.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'typical' meant 'serving as a type,' and 'income' meant 'money received,' but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'average' and 'earnings.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the average or standard amount of money earned by an individual or household in a specific period.

The typical-income for a family in this region is around $50,000 per year.

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Last updated: 2025/01/18 06:41