Definition

A person who studies or specializes in the classification of types, often in relation to symbols or categories.

Example

The typologist analyzed the different symbols used in ancient manuscripts.

Conversation

Have you ever met a typologist before?

No, I haven't. What do they do?

They study different types and symbols to understand patterns.

That sounds interesting! I would love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Typologist → It is formed from "typos" (from Greek, meaning type or impression) and "-logist" (from Greek "logistēs", meaning one who studies or specializes in). A typologist is someone who studies or specializes in types or classifications.

Memory Tip

Think of a typologist as someone who studies different 'types' ('typos') of things, just like a biologist studies living organisms.

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