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 said the operatives typically work with people managing "laptop farms" - referring to computers based in the US that are run remotely from outside of the country.

From BBC

Not reported was what the fees would be for the average North Korean, who analysts say typically earns up to $3 a month in state-run factories.

From Barron's

Fume events are typically characterized by a “dirty sock” odor, at least in cases where engine oil leaks into the air supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What it will affect is investor sentiment against legacy companies, which typically use buybacks and dividends to attract investors,” Aboulafia said.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s likely to support the case for a so-called Santa Claus rally, which typically occurs just after the Christmas holiday and into the first two days of January.

From Barron's

Related Words

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