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atypical

/eɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
a · typ · i · cal
Adverb:atypically
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1

Not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or uncharacteristic.

Example

"Snowfall in late May is highly atypical for this coastal region."

2

Differing from the usual clinical presentation, symptom pattern, or mechanism of action (of a medical condition, pathogen, or pharmaceutical drug).

Example

"The patient was diagnosed with atypical pneumonia after presenting with mild, persistent symptoms rather than a sudden high fever."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the Greek privative prefix 'a-' (not) with 'typical', which derives from Greek 'typikos' (of or for a type).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atypical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atypical
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