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

Example Sentences

Traditional SAW devices typically max out at around 4 gigahertz, making the new system far faster.

From Science Daily

He described it as a customized electricity rate structure for large customers, typically those who will need more than 50 megawatts of power.

From MarketWatch

Recency bias typically comes with a dash of amnesia.

From Los Angeles Times

Supporters said the prospect of giant paydays can keep talented CEOs on the job and drive them to improve results, typically over five- to 10-year terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their lip movements are typically dictated by fixed rules, which leads to mechanical, unnatural expressions that feel unsettling.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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