typically

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adverb

1. in a way that serves as or conforms to a type.

   The study examines the eating patterns of both typically developing children and those who have intellectual or developmental delays.

2. commonly or characteristically.

   A Florida thunderstorm typically works like this: lightning and thunder, torrential rain, gusty winds, and then it’s all over in about 5 to 10 minutes.

Other Word Forms

• nontypically adverb
• quasi-typically adverb
• untypically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of typically¹

typical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

His claim was false: The Insurrection Act has been invoked by only 15 presidents, typically in response to civil unrest.

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The two camps have long had an uneasy relationship—store brands typically sell for less but are more profitable for retailers.

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Doctors typically prescribe oral iron tablets to treat the condition.

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At UBS, which has a big business advising wealthy families, Sarah Salomon, head of family advisory and philanthropy, and her team help families that typically are worth at least $50 million write mission statements.

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The Labor Department typically tries to get employers to repay the money voluntarily, plus any investment returns workers would have earned.

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• generally 
• mostly 
• naturally 
• normally 
• occasionally 
• often 
• ordinarily 
• regularly 
• routinely 
• sometimes