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atypical
[ ey-tip-i-kuhl ]
adjective
- not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal:
atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species.
atypical
/ ±ðɪˈ³Ùɪ±èɪ°ìÉ™±ô /
adjective
- not typical; deviating from or not conforming to type
Derived Forms
- ²¹Ëˆ³Ù²â±è¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²¹î€…t²â±è·¾±Â·³¦²¹±ôi·³Ù²â noun
- ²¹Â·³Ù²â±èi·³¦²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
“We do have temperature variations at different points, but this is a little bit atypical.â€
As atypical as they are, these detentions are still legal, Joseph said.
At the J. Paul Getty Museum, the first Los Angeles museum survey of Caillebotte’s paintings in 30 years brings the atypical subject to the foreground in engrossing ways.
The company said Ms Casimiro worked at Hayford for 11 days before leaving with a free air ticket home, and her claims were based on a "short-lived, snapshot, atypical experience".
The World Health Organization said while the presence of Zika wasn’t unusual, the increase in cases compared to previous years is atypical.
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More About Atypical
What does atypical mean?
Atypical is used to describe something that does not conform to the norm or that is irregular, such as an atypical behavior or an atypical action.
Something that is atypical differs in a noticeable way from other items of its kind. An atypical flower might be a flower that glows in the dark (if you discover one, let us know!). An atypical horror film could be one in which the monster tries to be friends with everyone rather than kill them.
Example: These fixtures are atypical of our usual products.
Where does atypical come from?
The first records of the term atypical come from around 1880. It combines the prefix a–, which means “not,†with the word typical, which describes something that is of a particular type. Atypical literally means “not typical.â€
You’ll likely find atypical in formal contexts. For example, in psychiatry, atypical depression means that the depression can lift temporarily in reaction to a positive event. Atypical depression itself, however, is pretty common. If your cat suddenly doesn’t want to eat or be petted, your vet might call that atypical behavior and would look for a cause.
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What are some other forms related to atypical?
- atypic (adjective)
- atypicality (noun)
- atypically (adverb)
What are some synonyms for atypical?
What are some words that share a root or word element with atypical?Ìý
What are some words that often get used in discussing atypical?
How is atypical used in real life?
Atypical is normally used in an analysis of something that doesn’t represent the norm.
Just filed to ESPN: Broncos coach John Fox appealing $30,000 fine _ believes replacement officials contributed to atypical behavior.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN)
Why do the keep hurting themselves? Very atypical behavior..
— Golden Gate Sports (@goldenbaysports)
Many synesthetes—people whose senses overlap in an atypical way—report seeing the letter B as blue, zero as white, and one as black.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts)
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Try using atypical!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for atypical?
A. nonconforming
B. abnormal
C. odd
D. common
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