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

The key gene responsible for making securinine resembles genes typically found in bacteria rather than in plants.

From Science Daily

Ahead of Lunar New Year this month, Chinese households typically decorate their doors with couplets - a set of auspicious writings heralding health and prosperity in the new year.

From BBC

A stronger or weaker fixing is typically perceived to be a signal from China’s central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sensors aren’t positioned too high up in a skyscraper—they’re typically outfitted anywhere from the ground level to the 15th floor.

From The Wall Street Journal

These programs typically require single-family home renters to pay above-market rent, setting aside the extra money for a down payment to eventually purchase the home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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