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

While it is typically found among dogs, it can also infect big cats - often fatally.

From BBC

Lower Treasury yields and mortgage rates are typically a positive for housing demand, since they ease prospective buyers’ monthly payments.

From Barron's

That typically creates a drag on consumer spending and can lead to an increasing number of Americans falling behind on their bills.

From Barron's

The term originates from the late 19th century, according to the weather service and Merriam-Webster Dictionary, when an Iowa newspaper first used the word for a snowstorm; previously, the term had typically described gunfire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Countries so far have typically issued authorization for credits in exchange for a share of the proceeds or for a portion of the credits themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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