typically

American  

[tip-i-klee] / ˈtɪp ɪ kli /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nontypically
  adverb
• quasi-typically
  adverb
• untypically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of typically

typical ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

Use the adverb typically when something happens in a general or usual way. The winner of the Miss America pageant, for example, is typically a very tall, slender young woman with long hair. You might say that it typically takes a year to get a driver's license in your state — in other words, that's how long it takes as a general rule or on average. Or you could say that while you don't typically enjoy short stories, you read one recently that you can't get out of your mind. The adjective typical is at the root of typically, from the Late Latin typicus, "of a type," and the Greek typos, "impression."

Example Sentences

By comparison, the typical slot machine has a payback percentage in the 85% to 97% range.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2022

Cezar Froelich, Taunton’s Chicago-based outside legal counsel on casino matters, says electronic versions of Class II games look and feel similar to typical slot machines.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2014

It says the average bet by a Player’s Life member is 10 percent to 15 percent higher than the typical slot devotee.

From BusinessWeek • Oct. 20, 2011

Related Words

• commonly
• consistently
• customarily
• frequently
• generally
• mostly
• naturally
• normally
• occasionally
• often
• ordinarily
• regularly
• routinely
• sometimes