Atypical Meaning in English
word
ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəɫ
ay-TIP-uh-kuhl
eɪtˈɪpɪkəl
ay-TIP-i-kuhl
Definition
Not typical; different from what is usual or expected.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often for things, behaviors, or results. Common collocations: 'atypical behavior', 'atypical case'. Sometimes used in medicine to describe conditions that don't follow usual patterns.
Spanish: atípico - poco comúnPortuguese (BR): atípico - incomumPortuguese (PT): atípico - incomumChinese (Simplified): 非典型的 - 不寻常的Chinese (Traditional): 非典型的 - 不尋常的Hindi: असामान्य - atypicalArabic: غير نمطي - غير عاديBengali: অস্বাভাবিক - অনিয়মিতRussian: нетипичныйJapanese: 非定型 - 異常なVietnamese: khác thường - không điển hìnhKorean: 비정형 - 이례적인Turkish: atipik - alışılmadıkUrdu: غیر معمولی - غیر روایتیIndonesian: atipikal - tidak biasa
Example Sentences
His reaction to the news was atypical.
basic
This weather is atypical for July.
basic
The results are atypical compared to last year.
basic
That was an atypical response from someone usually so calm.
natural
It’s atypical to see this kind of bird in our area.
natural
He was diagnosed with an atypical form of pneumonia.
natural