typically

adverb

typ·​i·​cal·​ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce typically (audio)
1
: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typically, members of our staff receive little … recognitionBrendan Gill
2
: in a typical manner
typically American

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces
Recent Examples on the Web Never mind that a six- to eight-team Olympic tournament could be staged in five or six days in what would typically be MLB’s All-Star week. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024 The 911 system is typically supported by fees tacked on to phone bills, but state and local governments also tap general funds or other resources. Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024 Good ones are typically inexpensive, and this set of three from Levsox is available for an even deeper discount during Prime Day. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024 Small caps are typically more sensitive to fluctuations in the economy and market sentiment and could see outsized benefit from falling rates. Yun Li, CNBC, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for typically 

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Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of typically was in 1605

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“Typically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typically. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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