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.
Other Word Forms
- nontypically adverb
- quasi-typically adverb
- untypically adverb
Etymology
Origin of typically
Example Sentences
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Google Assistant is designed to wait in standby mode until it hears a particular phrase - typically "Hey Google" - which activates it.
From BBC
This White House has typically been quick to push back when criticised.
From BBC
Higher gold prices typically increase mining companies’ revenue and margins.
From Barron's
She noted that the average age of patients in the trial is around the time when a plateau typically emerges, or those with the disease see little to no improvement.
From Barron's
Straddles typically have the same strike price, the price to buy and sell, and the same expiration date.
From Barron's
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