typically
Americanadverb
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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.
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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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Origin of typically
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."
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That concern would be heightened if tests confirm Martinez suffered a concussion, with Premier League protocols typically requiring a minimum 14-day return-to-play process.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Rather than sleeping through one long stretch each night, mice typically sleep in brief episodes lasting only several minutes, scattered throughout the day and night.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Drivers typically work three weeks and then take a week off, meaning a truck is only in operation 75% of the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Angelus prayer is typically given by the pope from the Apostolic Palace overlooking St Peter's Square.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
It was their male followers who typically promoted the spirit cause.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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