Type A

adjective

Psychology.

1. of or relating to a pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, a sense of urgency, impatience, perfectionism, and assertiveness, and possibly associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

2. of or relating to a person who exhibits Type A behavior.

Example Sentences

Diaz took out his phone so he could type a message about his disability.

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My best friend Brenda Song suggested it to me, and she’s very type A and always researches everything, so I know that if she suggests something, it’s the best one.

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Of about 3,500 influenza type A viruses genetically analyzed nationally over a recent week among public health labs, 54% were H1N1 and 46% were H3N2.

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Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, told Salon H5N1 and other avian influenza viruses are a type A influenza virus.

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A 1921 Talbot Darracq and a 1952 Mercedes Benz 220 Type A convertible had been the pride and joy of their late owner, but were hidden away and gathering dust near Framlingham, Suffolk.

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