typological
[ˌtaɪ.pə.ˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl]
adjective
tipológico
1. relating to or based on the classification of things into types or categories
The researcher conducted a typological analysis of different architectural styles.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise tipológica de diferentes estilos arquitetônicos.
2. relating to typology, the classification and study of types
Typological approaches are common in linguistic research.
As abordagens tipológicas são comuns em pesquisas linguísticas.
3. in theology, relating to the interpretation of persons or events as prefigurations of others
The minister explained the typological meaning of Old Testament narratives.
O ministro explicou o significado tipológico das narrativas do Antigo Testamento.
This is a technical academic term widely used in linguistics, anthropology, theology, and architectural studies in both Brazil and the USA. It's particularly prevalent in university curricula and scholarly publications. The term carries formal, scholarly connotations and is rarely used in everyday conversation.
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