adverb

typically

Usually or in a characteristic way.

The bus typically arrives a few minutes before eight.

Etymology

Typically comes from typical, describing a representative pattern. The adverb marks what usually occurs or exemplifies a thing's characteristic behavior.

More examples

  • We typically eat dinner around six.
  • In typically generous fashion, she offers everyone a ride.
  • Summer afternoons here are typically hot and humid.

Forms

typically

typical adjective — Showing the usual or expected qualities.

Similar words

usually
Emphasizes frequency rather than what is characteristic or representative.
normally
Suggests what happens under ordinary conditions, excluding unusual circumstances.
characteristically
Emphasizes a distinctive trait rather than how often something happens.