atypical

atyp·i·cal

adj \(ˌ)ā-ˈti-pi-kəl\

Definition of ATYPICAL

: not typical : irregular, unusual <an atypical form of a disease>

— atyp·i·cal·i·ty \ˌā-ˌti-pə-ˈka-lə-tē\ noun

— atyp·i·cal·ly \(ˌ)ā-ˈti-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of ATYPICAL

1. <the postal service delivered the package with atypical speed>
2. <since that's an atypical response for an infant, you might want to have her hearing tested>

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

Related Words: conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking; bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird; incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable

Near Antonyms: everyday, familiar, frequent

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