Atypical: meaning, definitions and examples

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atypical

 

[ eɪˈtɪpɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

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

Synonyms

abnormal, uncommon, unconventional, unusual

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

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:

🇵🇹 atípico

🇮🇳 असामान्य

🇩🇪 atypisch

🇮🇩 atipikal

🇺🇦 атиповий

🇵🇱 atypowy

🇯🇵 非典型的 (ひてんけいてき)

🇫🇷 atypique

🇪🇸 atípico

🇹🇷 atipik

🇰🇷 비정형의 (bijeonghyeong-ui)

🇸🇦 غير نمطي

🇨🇿 atypický

🇸🇰 atypický

🇨🇳 非典型的 (fēi diǎnxíng de)

🇸🇮 netipičen

🇮🇸 óvenjulegur

🇰🇿 атиптік

🇬🇪 ატიპიური

🇦🇿 atipik

🇲🇽 atípico

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.