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

It is the only other highly ranked "monotocous" species, meaning it typically produces a single offspring per pregnancy rather than litters.

From Science Daily

After antibody treatment, nearby T-cells became more active, indicating that the therapy could strengthen immune defenses that are typically weakened in cancer and potentially improve responses to immunotherapy.

From Science Daily

White typically speaks with the president once a month but not about anything heavy, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The store typically accepts customers only by appointment.

From Los Angeles Times

Selling planes to that pair is the original equipment, or OE, business, which typically carries lower profit margins than parts and services for aerospace and defense suppliers.

From Barron's

Related Words

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