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Typically vs Technically - What's the difference?

typically | technically |

As adverbs the difference between typically and technically

is that typically is in a typical or common manner while technically is based on precise facts.

typically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a typical or common manner.
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  • In an expected or customary manner.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2012, date=June 9, author=Owen Phillips
    • , title=Euro 2012: Netherlands 0-1 Denmark, work=BBC Sport citation , passage=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.}}

    Antonyms

    * atypically

    technically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Based on precise facts.
    • Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.
  • Having the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.
    • Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.
  • According to the current state of science.
    • For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.