Atypical: meaning, definitions and examples

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atypical

 

[ eษชหˆtษชpษชkษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal.

Synonyms

abnormal, uncommon, unconventional, unusual.

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Word Description / Examples
atypical

Use this word when something does not fit the standard or usual pattern.

  • Her reaction was atypical for someone in her position.
  • The weather this year has been quite atypical.
unusual

Use this word for things that are out of the ordinary but not necessarily negative or problematic.

  • It's unusual to see a cat and a dog get along so well.
  • Her style of dress is very unusual.
abnormal

Use this word when something is not normal and often implies a problem or concern.

  • His abnormal behavior worried his parents.
  • The test results showed something abnormal.
uncommon

Use this word for things that are rare or not often found.

  • Seeing a rainbow in the winter is uncommon.
  • Her talent for solving puzzles is quite uncommon.
unconventional

Use this word for actions or things that do not follow traditional or standard ways.

  • She has an unconventional approach to teaching.
  • The artist is known for his unconventional methods.

Examples of usage

  • He has atypical eating habits.
  • Her atypical behavior raised some concerns.
  • The atypical response caught everyone by surprise.
Context #2 | Adjective

medical

Not conforming to the normal type or standard.

Synonyms

anomalous, deviant, exceptional, irregular.

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Word Description / Examples
atypical

Used to describe something that is not typical or usual, often in a neutral or slightly positive way.

  • Her enthusiasm for math is atypical for a child her age
irregular

Used to describe something that does not follow a regular pattern or schedule, often in logistics or daily routines.

  • The delivery schedule is quite irregular this month
anomalous

Used for describing something that deviates from the norm and is unexpected, often with a scientific or technical connotation.

  • The scientist observed an anomalous result in the experiment
deviant

Used to describe behavior or characteristics that significantly deviate from societal norms, often with a negative connotation.

  • His deviant behavior worried his family and friends
exceptional

Used to describe something or someone that stands out because of their outstanding characteristics or abilities, generally in a positive sense.

  • She is an exceptional student, always scoring top marks

Examples of usage

  • The patient presented with atypical symptoms.
  • The disease manifested in an atypical manner.

Translations

Translations of the word "atypical" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atรญpico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช atypisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atipikal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั‚ะธะฟะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atypowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žๅ…ธๅž‹็š„ (ใฒใฆใ‚“ใ‘ใ„ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท atypique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atรญpico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atipik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ •ํ˜•์˜ (bijeonghyeong-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู†ู…ุทูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atypickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ atypickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žๅ…ธๅž‹็š„ (fฤ“i diวŽnxรญng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ netipiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvenjulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะธะฟั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atipik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atรญpico

Etymology

The word 'atypical' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and the word 'typical.' It first appeared in the late 19th century. The term is commonly used in various fields such as psychology, medicine, and sociology to describe something that deviates from the norm or standard.

See also: atypically, typicality, typically, typicalness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,082, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.