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

Rules of engagement are typically in place to avoid unnecessary civilian casualties, abide by international law, and prevent friendly-fire incidents.

From Salon

If you book a flight that is subsequently canceled, airlines typically will rebook your trip automatically at no additional cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thermal convection is typically associated with the extremely hot material moving inside Earth's mantle, not with ice.

From Science Daily

Conversion rates at the Oscars are all over the place, but the last two decades demonstrate that movies going in with the most nominations don’t typically come out with the most wins.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2023, “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” was up for best documentary feature, which — unlike some major categories at the Oscars — is typically stacked with impactful heavy-hitters.

From Salon

Related Words

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