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
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A mixed relay event will take place on Saturday, where one man and woman from each nation completes two laps of the course each with a race typically lasting 30-40 minutes.
From BBC
In the past, we typically saw several hundred thousand jobs added each month, which kept unemployment low.
From Barron's
The economically sensitive sectors are particularly vulnerable to higher interest rates because higher borrowing costs typically dampen consumer demand and capital spending.
From MarketWatch
Eventually, the person arrested is typically given police bail and a date to return to a police station for potential further questioning.
From BBC
But cruise experts say such offers are typically connected to an overbooked sailing.
From MarketWatch
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