typically
English meaning: Typically
Definition
In a typical or common manner.
Example
“Adult elephants typically weigh between four and seven tonnes.”
Another example: “A consultation typically lasts about twenty minutes.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; a very common adverb meaning 'in most cases' or 'usually', used to describe what is normal or representative. Frequent in academic, technical and descriptive writing.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'typical' (from Late Latin 'typicus', from Greek 'typikos', from 'typos', impression, model) plus '-ly'; 17th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- typically used
- typically takes
- more typically
- typically found
- typically include
- typically around
Word Forms
typically (adv); typical (adj); type (n); typify (v)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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