Questions Asked by Users
‘Typical of’ or ‘typical on’ – which preposition should be used after ‘typical’?Answered On :2013-10-31 , Asked By : mishralko

The correct usage is ‘typical of’ and not ‘typical on’. For example:

It’s typical of him to talk like that. – Correct

It’s typical on him to talk like that. – Incorrect

There is no definite rule or principle to ascertain which preposition should be used after an adjective. Therefore, there’s no option other than memorising them.

The word ‘typical’ is usually always followed by the preposition ‘of’. Some similar examples are: limited to, surprised by, allergic to, etc.

Have a question to ask? You can submit your question here.
Related Questions...
  • What do you mean by pulling someones leg?
  • How do I distinguish between Idioms and Proverbs?
  • Is there any difference between an ‘appetizer’ and a ‘starter’?
  • What is the difference between ‘acronyms’ and ‘abbreviations’?
  • Is it ‘me and John’ or ‘John and I’?