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

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.

From BBC

For example, an iPhone user planning a sushi gathering at her house can type a few blurbs describing the time and place of the event, and Apple Intelligence will help create a full invitation.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, users can type a description such as, “shrimp with a cowboy hat,” and will receive a corresponding emoji to use in communications or create ones based on photos of their friends and family.

From Los Angeles Times

Type A influenza viruses such as H5N1 are characterized by the combination of two proteins on their surface: hemagglutinin, which can be one of 18 types numbered H1 to H18, and neuraminidase, numbered N1 to N11.

From Salon

He eventually tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza Type A H5N1, also known as bird flu.

From Salon