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Definition of subtypical in English: subtypicaladjective ˌsʌbˈtɪpɪkl 1Not quite typical; less than typical; (Zoology) deviating slightly from the type of a species or other taxon; specifically (in the quinary system of classification) designating a group of species considered to be of intermediate character between typical and aberrant forms (now historical). 2Of, relating to, or of the nature of a subtype.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Swainson (1789–1855), naturalist and artist. From sub- + typical. Definition of subtypical in US English: subtypicaladjectiveˌsʌbˈtɪpɪkl 1Not quite typical; less than typical; (Zoology) deviating slightly from the type of a species or other taxon; specifically (in the quinary system of classification) designating a group of species considered to be of intermediate character between typical and aberrant forms (now historical). 2Of, relating to, or of the nature of a subtype.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Swainson (1789–1855), naturalist and artist. From sub- + typical. |