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typology definition

ty·pol·ogy (tī päl′ə jē)

noun

  1. the study of types, symbols, or symbolism
  2. symbolic meaning or representation; symbolism

Etymology: typo- + -logy

Related Forms:

  • typological ty′·po·log′i·cal (tī′pə läj′i kəl) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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