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typically

adverb

  1. in a manner similar to most
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ / /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kə.li/ / /ˈtəp.ə.kə.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English typical Middle English -ly English -ly English typically From typical + -ly.

  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.”