Atypical: meaning, definitions and examples
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atypical
[ eɪˈtɪpɪkəl ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.