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tavallinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • average noun A single value that represents the typical or central figure in a set of numbers, usually found by adding them up and dividing by how many there are.
  • common adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
  • commonplace adjective Ordinary; lacking anything unusual or noteworthy.
  • everyday adjective Ordinary, normal, or happening as part of daily routine rather than something special.
  • habitual adjective Done so often it has become a fixed pattern of behavior.
  • mundane adj Ordinary and unremarkable; part of everyday routine rather than exciting or unusual.
  • natural adj Existing in nature; not made or caused by people.
  • ordinary adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
  • plain adj Simple and without decoration or extra features.
  • random adj Happening or chosen without any particular pattern, plan, or reason.
  • regular adj Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.
  • rife adj Widespread or common, usually referring to something unpleasant.
  • trivial adjective Of little importance or significance.
  • usual adjective Happening or done most of the time; typical or expected.
  • vanilla noun The extract or flavoring made from the pods of a tropical climbing orchid, used widely in baking, desserts, and perfume.

Senses

tavallinen is used for these senses in English:

  • average Typical.
  • commonplace Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
  • everyday Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
  • everyday Commonplace, ordinary.
  • habitual Regular or usual.
  • natural As expected; reasonable, normal; naturally arising from the given circumstances. [from 14th c.]
  • ordinary Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
  • plain Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished. [from 14th c.]

average — full definition

  1. noun A single value that represents the typical or central figure in a set of numbers, usually found by adding them up and dividing by how many there are.
  2. adjective Typical or ordinary; neither especially good nor especially bad.
  3. verb To calculate the average of a set of numbers, or to amount to an average figure over time.

common — full definition

  1. adjective Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
  2. adjective Shared by two or more people or things.
  3. adjective Ordinary or unremarkable, sometimes used to suggest something is unrefined or lacking class.
  4. noun An open area of land, especially in a town, that everyone is free to use.

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