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

“He wasn’t building an operation the way Hollywood typically does, making donations, hosting fundraisers,” said Ben Austin, a former aide to Reiner who worked in the White House during the Clinton administration.

From Los Angeles Times

The move, he claims, will clear the way for a ballroom for holding large events that are typically held in tents on the South Lawn.

From Salon

It is also rolling out items that typically don’t fit in stores during the holiday season, such as backyard sheds and indoor saunas.

From The Wall Street Journal

The auto industry deals with a similar issue from time to time, typically around contract negotiation with the United Auto Workers.

From Barron's

Chemical ingredients used in turnout gear treatments are not typically disclosed by manufacturers.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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