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atypically

 

[ əˈtɪpɪkli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a different way

Not conforming to the usual rule or type; uncharacteristic.

Synonyms

abnormally, uncharacteristically, unusually

Examples of usage

  • He approached the problem atypically, coming up with a unique solution.
  • Her atypically quiet behavior raised some concerns among her friends.
Context #2 | Adjective

not typical

Not representative of a type, group, or class.

Synonyms

abnormal, non-typical, unusual

Examples of usage

  • The atypical weather conditions caused a lot of confusion.
  • His atypical approach to painting made him stand out among other artists.

Translations

Translations of the word "atypically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atipicamente

🇮🇳 असामान्य रूप से

🇩🇪 atypisch

🇮🇩 tidak biasa

🇺🇦 нетипово

🇵🇱 nietypowo

🇯🇵 非定型的に

🇫🇷 atypiquement

🇪🇸 atípicamente

🇹🇷 atipik olarak

🇰🇷 비정형적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير نمطي

🇨🇿 netypicky

🇸🇰 netypicky

🇨🇳 非典型地

🇸🇮 netipično

🇮🇸 óvenjulega

🇰🇿 әдеттегідей емес

🇬🇪 არატიპურად

🇦🇿 atipik olaraq

🇲🇽 atípicamente

Etymology

The word 'atypically' is derived from the word 'atypical', which is a combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and the word 'typical'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century.

See also: atypical, typicality, typically, typicalness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,137, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.