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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Eventually, the person arrested is typically given police bail and a date to return to a police station for potential further questioning.
From BBC
But cruise experts say such offers are typically connected to an overbooked sailing.
From MarketWatch
It is typically attributed to slow movement in the intestines, meaning food and waste do not travel through the digestive tract quickly enough.
From Science Daily
Once an investor owns a stablecoin, he or she is also one step closer to buying other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which are typically bought with stablecoins.
From Barron's
These companies vet users and provide customer support, typically charging an annual membership fee ranging from $100 to $200 to list a home.
From MarketWatch
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