Typically
//ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli// adv
adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a typical or common manner.
"An artificial kidney these days still means a refrigerator-sized dialysis machine. Such devices mimic[…]real kidneys[…]. But they are nothing like as efficient, and can cause bleeding, clotting and infection—not to mention inconvenience for patients, who typically need to be hooked up to one three times a week for hours at a time."
- 2 In an expected or customary manner.
"And Netherlands, backed by a typically noisy and colourful travelling support, started the second period in blistering fashion and could have had four goals within 10 minutes."
Adverb
- 1 in a typical manner wordnet
Example
More examples"What examples of behaviour would you consider typically masculine?"
Etymology
From typical + -ly.
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