typically

adverb

typ·i·cal·ly ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē

Synonyms of typically

: on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances

Typically, members of our staff receive little … recognition …—Brendan Gill

: in a typical manner

typically American

Examples of typically in a Sentence

prairie dogs typically live in open spaces

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There are no people in her piece, simply 45 silver images of Bowery storefronts and gutters, typically littered with empty bottles. — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Yu said comparable systems using rigid sensors typically produce errors of around 1 to 2 centimeters. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 The Vatican typically allows criminal investigations to play out before initiating canonical trials so as not to interfere, and that is especially so now in Australia, after the church's wretched legacy there of abuse and cover-up. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Overnight freezes and morning frosts typically start in October in the City of Trees, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Hali Smith october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typically

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of typically was in 1605

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