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

“It is typically used whole and bloomed in hot oil to help release its flavor,” Selvaraju adds.

From Salon

The approach can deliver more precise information in near real time than what is typically available today, making it easier to find and recover debris that may be burned, damaged, or hazardous.

From Science Daily

Charles said the issue is with county jails—which vary in their practices and are typically managed by local sheriffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colorectal cancers that are not linked to inherited genetic conditions and typically appear after age 50 are known as average-onset or sporadic CRCs.

From Science Daily

Former diplomats and media reports say it typically begins within the foreign ministry, which prepares a shortlist of potential invitees.

From BBC

Related Words

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