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

They promised it would be cheaper and faster than competitors, which typically built refrigeration units on-site.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Many airlines around the world have had to take emergency measures to counter the surge in the cost of fuel, which typically makes up 20-40% of their operating costs.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The two other fact-finders are typically also from outside their own organization — intended to bring a fresh perspective.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"We're seeing the same mystical experiences and neural connectivity patterns that typically require psilocybin, now achieved through meditation practice alone," added Patel.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Before the sessions began, the room was typically searched, the windows sealed, and the doors locked.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Related Words

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