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

In simple terms, the way the state is populated during decay does not follow the patterns that scientists typically expect.

From Science Daily

The Boeing-manufactured aircraft are capable of refuelling planes midair and typically play a major role in US military operations.

From BBC

Because the larvae typically die when the fruit falls, scientists have long viewed this process as a punishment that keeps the relationship balanced.

From Science Daily

To test whether this approach could work in living organisms, the scientists treated mice that had aggressive mammary tumors that are typically difficult to treat.

From Science Daily

That therapy can usually be performed by people with high-school degrees and perhaps 40 hours of online training, who typically earn around $20 an hour or even less.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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