type

noun

1.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
Antonym:
antitype
Derived from:
type typify
2.
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
case character eccentric
Derived from:
type typic typify
3.
(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
Derived from:
typify
4.
printed characters
Derived from:
type
5.
all of the tokens of the same symbol
6.
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper
Derived from:
type