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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Typical vs conventional
What is the difference between typical and conventional?
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I think of conventions as being primarily human inventions, while "typical" is used more often to describe scientific facts. "Spare the rod and spoil the child" was the conventional wisdom in the old days. A typical late night temperature for this region at this time of year is 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- I think of conventions as being primarily human inventions, while "typical" is used more often to describe scientific facts.
- "Spare the rod and spoil the child" was the conventional wisdom in the old days.
- A typical late night temperature for this region at this time of year is 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- This is not to say that "typical" is not also used to describe human behavior.
- ) Jack would typically stop off at the neighborhood pub on his way home from work on payday.
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I think of conventions as being primarily human inventions, while "typical" is used more often to describe scientific facts.
"Spare the rod and spoil the child" was the conventional wisdom in the old days.
A typical late night temperature for this region at this time of year is 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is not to say that "typical" is not also used
"Spare the rod and spoil the child" was the conventional wisdom in the old days.
A typical late night temperature for this region at this time of year is 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is not to say that "typical" is not also used
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