typically
Americanadverb
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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.
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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.
Other Word Forms
- nontypically adverb
- quasi-typically adverb
- untypically adverb
Etymology
Origin of typically
Example Sentences
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Customers typically start with wanting teak until they learn the problem and that alternatives can offer benefits.
From BBC
Stablecoins are a kind of crypto pegged to another asset—typically the dollar—and backed by reserves of safe assets such as Treasuries.
From Barron's
Value stocks typically trade at lower-than-average P/E ratios and operate in mature industries.
From Barron's
His work drew a large female readership, typically uncommon for comic-book writers.
From Los Angeles Times
The system analyzed the same images and information that human planners typically use, then identified waypoint locations so Perseverance could travel safely across difficult Martian terrain.
From Science Daily
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