typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē 

1

: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances

Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …

—Brendan Gill

2

: in a typical manner

typically American

Synonyms of typically

• usually
• normally

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

Recent Examples on the Web

Elders taken into state care typically agree to be sent to homes chosen for them, DCF said. —Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026

Symptoms of chickenpox typically appear between 10 and 21 days after being exposed to the virus. —Mike Darnay, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce. —Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026

These requests typically don’t require changing the name, but rather editing its definition — for instance, the primary feature of a condition may need updating, or research may have found new aspects of a disease. —Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2