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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“I felt an overwhelming need to nap, which is unusual for me, as I typically do not take naps,” she said, describing herself as feeling “blah.”
From Salon
Advisors typically recommend a 3%-5% position in gold or other precious metals in a diversified portfolio.
From Barron's
Such companies are typically the polar opposite of AI stocks, which are valued on “long-dated payoffs, which, in my mind, are largely conjectural,” he says.
From Barron's
"To cover twice the distance, you typically need four times as long."
From Science Daily
Investors typically purchased homes in cities with high population growth, Cotality said, such as Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix and Chicago.
From MarketWatch
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