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

Pullbacks of around 5% for the S&P 500 index have been pretty common and typically have been good buying opportunities for investors.

From MarketWatch

The new results indicate that freshwater may be moving into the subsurface toward the lake's interior rather than staying near the edges, which is what scientists typically expect.

From Science Daily

Airlines decide for themselves whether it is safe to fly, an assessment typically based on a hodgepodge of government intelligence, regulatory advice and private-security consultants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gosling is typically terrific, but “Project Hail Mary” is practically tailor-made for his brand of disarming allure.

From Salon

Since I typically start a new AI session for each tech task, the AIs usually just say yes to doing whatever is on my agenda that day.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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