typically

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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.

Other Word Forms

• nontypically adverb
• quasi-typically adverb
• untypically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of typically¹

typical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Created by a state statute, the plan offers limited policies that typically cost more than those offered by regular insurers.

From Los Angeles Times

Ever since Hoover’s death in 1972, presidents have typically nominated independent candidates with bipartisan support and law enforcement roots to run the FBI.

From Salon

However, fires like this typically spike wholesale spot prices, which are reflected at the pumps within a few days.

From Los Angeles Times

Newsrooms are typically suspicious of outsiders and change has never come easy at CBS News, which has a culture steeped in its storied past.

From Los Angeles Times

I will typically listen to an audiobook or a podcast and then it’s off to sleep.

From Los Angeles Times

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