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

The National Guard consists of primarily state-based troops that typically respond to issues like natural disasters or large protests.

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The protein trend has been especially driven by the expanded availability of protein from whey, typically a by-product of cheese production.

From BBC

Bellerin is candid about often being the "outsider" in football - a sport not typically associated with environmental activism.

From BBC

Its orders have typically been short, offering limited legal reasoning and leaving lower-level judges with minimal guidance.

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But the economy typically recoups most of that lost activity after a shutdown ends, as it would after disruption caused by a natural disaster.

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Related Words

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