Meaning & Definition of word "Typically"
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Typically
/ˈtɪpɪkli/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is typical or characteristic of a particular type or category.
- Example: Typically, the weather in this region is warm during the summer months.
- 2. As is usual or expected.
- Example: She typically arrives at work around 9 AM every day.
- 3. In most cases; generally.
- Example: The students typically have a break between classes.
- 4. Used to indicate what usually happens in a particular situation.
- Example: Typically, filming for the movie would take place over the summer.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'typical', with the suffix '-ly' denoting manner.
Common Phrases and Expressions
typically American:
Characteristic of American culture or behavior.
typically British:
Characteristic of British culture or behavior.
typically half-hearted:
Showing a lack of enthusiasm or effort.
Related Words
type:
A category of people or things having common characteristics.
typical:
Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type.
Slang Meanings of typically
Meaning: Standard or average.
Example Sentence: That’s just typically how things go around here.
Meaning: Nothing out of the ordinary.
Example Sentence: It was a typically boring meeting.