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atypical
adjective atyp·i·cal \(ˌ)ā-ˈti-pi-kəl\
: not typical : not usual or normal
Full Definition of ATYPICAL
— atyp·i·cal·i·ty \ˌā-ˌti-pə-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun
— atyp·i·cal·ly \(ˌ)ā-ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ATYPICAL
1885
Related to ATYPICAL
- Synonyms
- aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, exceptional, especial, exceeding, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted
- Antonyms
- common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual
ATYPICALLY Defined for Kids
atypical
adjective atyp·i·cal \ˈā-ˈti-pi-kəl\
Definition of ATYPICAL for Kids
: not usual or normal: not typical <an atypical case>
— atyp·i·cal·ly adverb
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atypical
adjective atyp·i·cal \(ˈ)ā-ˈtip-i-kəl\
Medical Definition of ATYPICAL
: not typical : not like the usual or normal type
—atyp·i·cal·ly \(ˈ)ā-ˈtip-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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