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mealstypically

Mealstypically is a neologism formed by combining meal and typically. It is not a standard word and is not widely recognized in dictionaries. When used, mealstypically signals that a statement concerns patterns or norms that are characteristic of meals in a given culture or context. It can function as an adverbial modifier meaning “in a way that is typical of meals” or, less commonly, as an adjective describing something related to typical meal structure.

In practice, mealstypically appears in informal writing or linguistic observations about dining practices. For example, one

Notes on usage and meaning: mealstypically reflects cross-cultural differences in how meals are structured, served, and

might
say:
"Western
dining
is
mealstypically
organized
into
courses,
with
an
emphasis
on
savory
dishes
followed
by
dessert."
Another
example:
"Lunch
in
several
countries
is
mealstypically
lighter
than
dinner."
A
more
direct
usage
is:
"The
menu
was
mealstypically
arranged,
with
a
starter,
main
course,
and
dessert."
Because
it
is
not
widely
established,
the
word
can
seem
stylistically
experimental
and
may
require
definition
at
first
use.
consumed.
As
with
many
nonce
or
coined
terms,
its
acceptability
depends
on
context,
audience,
and
clarity.
If
used
in
formal
writing,
it
is
advisable
to
define
the
term
or
replace
it
with
a
clearer
phrase
such
as
“typical
meal
structure”
or
“meal
patterns.”