atypical
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does atypical mean? Atypical is used to describe something that does not conform to the norm or that is irregular, such as an atypical behavior or an atypical action.Something that is atypical differs in a noticeable way from other items of its kind. An atypical flower might be a flower that glows in the dark (if you discover one, let us know!). An atypical horror film could be one in which the monster tries to be friends with everyone rather than kill them.Example: These fixtures are atypical of our usual products.
Other Word Forms
- atypicality noun
- atypically adverb
Etymology
Origin of atypical
Example Sentences
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Like when they faced Liverpool, Galatasaray will be playing a Premier League side out of form but Garcia Gomez is wary of City's style of play, which is atypical of most English teams.
From BBC
In some ways, 2025 was atypical for inflation—and how it is measured.
These atypical numbers cut across the spectrum of the blood panel, Cheng said.
From Los Angeles Times
The death, sadly, is not atypical for large raptors, such as bald and golden eagles.
From Los Angeles Times
Lee was likely suffering from an "atypical depression" and prolonged grief reaction at the time of the murders, according to a psychiatric assessment conducted before the sentencing, local broadcaster RNZ reported.
From BBC
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