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Meaning of atypical
The primary meaning of the word "atypical" is describing something that does not conform to the standard or usual type.
Etymology of atypical
The word "atypical" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the prefix "a-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "typical" (from the Greek word "typos," meaning "imprint" or "model"), with the suffix "-al" (forming an adjective)
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including biology, psychology, and medicine, to describe phenomena or characteristics that do not fit the standard or expected pattern
Synonyms
unusual
abnormal
irregular
unconventional
unorthodox
exceptional
rare
peculiar
odd
strange
quirky
eccentric
anomalous
deviant
aberrant
uncharacteristic
atypic
heteroclite
incongruous
inconsistent
inconsonant
disparate
divergent
nonconforming
nonstandard
offbeat
outlandish
preternatural
singular
uncommon
unconventional
uncustomary
unwonted
extraordinary
Definitions
- Not conforming to the standard or usual type
- * Deviating from the normal or expected type
- * Unusual or unexpected in shape, appearance, or character
Usage Examples
- The patient's symptoms were atypical of the usual disease presentation
- * The artist's atypical style set her apart from her contemporaries
- * The company's atypical approach to marketing led to unexpected success
Antonyms
typical
normal
standard
conventional
usual
ordinary
regular
routine
customary
expected
familiar
common
mundane
unremarkable
characteristic
representative
classic
exemplary
model
paradigmatic
prototypical