What does "typically" mean?

1. (usually or normally) used to say that something usually happens in a certain way. 2. (in a characteristic way) in a way that shows the usual qualities of a person, thing, or group.

How do you use "typically"?

typically often appears at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb. often used to modify adjectives to show that a quality is expected.

typically

adv.

US //ˈtɪpɪkəɫi// UK //tˈɪpɪkli// typ·i·cal·ly

1 usually or normally (adv.)
B1 Intermediate

used to say that something usually happens in a certain way.

indicates that an event or behavior occurs in the majority of cases or follows a standard pattern.

Example

Typically, the weather is quite warm here during the month of July.

Example

Typically, the board of directors meets on the first Tuesday of every month to review the previous quarter's financial performance.

Usage

typically often appears at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb.
- unusually
- rarely
2 in a characteristic way (adv.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

in a way that shows the usual qualities of a person, thing, or group.

in a manner that is representative or characteristic of a particular type, person, or class.

Example

The house was typically English, with a small garden and a stone chimney.

Example

The response from the press was typically cynical, focusing on the politician's past failures rather than the merits of the new proposal.

Usage

often used to modify adjectives to show that a quality is expected.

Teacher's tip

This sense focuses on 'identity' rather than 'frequency'.
- characteristically
- classically
- atypically

Origin

From typical + -ly.

Word family

Adjectivetypical
Adverbtypically