Atypical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; "these days large families are atypical"; "atypical clinical findings"; "atypical pneumonia"; "highly irregular behavior".
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Meaning 2
Not representative of a group, class, or type; "a class of atypical mosses"; "atypical behavior is not the accepted type of response that we expect from children".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new employee's atypical approach to problem-solving was refreshing, but also raised some eyebrows among her traditional colleagues.
- The artist's use of unconventional materials was atypical of the traditional sculptures that were typically displayed in the gallery.
- The atypical weather patterns in the region made it difficult for farmers to predict the best time to plant their crops.
- The psychologist studied the atypical behavior of the child, who seemed to be responding to stimuli in a way that was not typical of children of the same age.
- The atypical architecture of the building stood out from the surrounding structures, with its unique blend of modern and ancient design elements.