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typically

typically

426 2.2
In the usual way for a person, thing, or group
  • adverb
  • /ˈtɪpɪkli/
translation icon : normalmente
  • In developed countries, oxygen is typically continuously available in hospitals via piping systems.
  • typically used
  • typically found
  • typically involves

They were what we would have typically called bad guys.

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Examples

  • These are typically used for gathering info and data.

  • Day 1 includes an expert reading of the text, typically by the teacher.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We focused on this age group because smoking patterns are typically not fully established before age 20 years.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Compare this to traditional publishers, which typically work at least 12 months ahead of a publication date.

    Academic text (2011)
  • With traditional search, the results are typically not biased due to financial considerations.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Before spending their money, however, investors typically conduct a thorough investigation of the startup.

    Academic text (2011)
  • During winter, temperatures typically drop below freezing in many regions.

  • In a typical week, I go to the gym three times and meet friends for dinner twice.

  • Cats typically sleep for around 16 hours a day, making them one of the sleepiest animals.

Synonyms

generally
vstypically
1.0

Usually or in most cases

points to what is characteristic for a particular person or group instead of general cases
normally
vstypically
884 1.0

In the usual way that people expect

refers to what is characteristic for a person or group, not only expected conditions
in general
vstypically
219 1.6

Says something is true most of the time, not about small details

narrows that idea to what is usual for a specific person or group
traditionally
vstypically
207 2.9

In the way people have done for many years

refers to characteristic behavior of a person or group rather than historic customs
commonly
vstypically
186 1.0

In most cases

emphasizes what is usual for a specific person or group rather than overall frequency
on average
vstypically
152 2.1

It is the usual amount when you look at all cases together

refers to what is usual for a particular person or group, not an average
routinely
vstypically
146 3.5

In a regular way without much thought

is about what is characteristic for someone rather than mere regular practice
ordinarily
vstypically
78 3.0

In most situations

emphasizes a pattern typical for a person or group rather than general normality
broadly
vstypically
73 3.5

In a general way without considering small details

highlights a particular person's or group's usual manner rather than generality
as a rule
vstypically
28 2.8

Usually in most cases

specifies what is usual for a particular person or group rather than broad rules
conventionally
vstypically
14 3.9

In the usual way most people do things

focuses on a person's or group's typical manner rather than social acceptance
characteristically
vstypically
8 5.2

In a way typical of someone or something

is about actions or behavior that are usual for that person or group
customarily
vstypically
7 3.9

In the usual way people do because of tradition

is about what is typical for a person or group, not tied to tradition
generically
vstypically
3 4.2

In a general way without giving specific details

emphasizes a representative or characteristic manner for a particular person or group
standardly
vstypically
1 4.1

In the usual or accepted way

points to what is characteristic for someone rather than formal standards
representatively
vstypically
5.8

In a way that shows what a group is like

focuses on what is usual for an individual or group rather than example status
prevalently
vstypically
3.6

In a way that happens often in many places or among many people

highlights what is usual for a specific group rather than broad prevalence
in a broad way
vstypically
4.2

In a general way without details

is concerned with a distinctive usual manner for a person or group

Antonyms

1 6.1

In a way that is not usual

How Typical

generally
1.0
usually
1.0
typically
426 2.2
sometimes
1.0
occasionally
438 2.0

Surface Forms

typically positive

Morphology

typically = typical (transparent) = typical + ly

Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'typical', producing a predictable manner adverb.

Etymology

Typically comes from the same root as type, which means 'model' or 'kind'. So, if something happens typically, it happens in the usual or expected way for that type of person or thing.