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- Dictionarya·typ·i·cal/ˌāˈtipək(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. not representative of a type, group, or class: "a sample of people who are rather atypical of the target audience"
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Atypical means not typical, irregular, or unusual. It can also refer to a type of antipsychotic drug that causes fewer side effects. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.
Atypical means not having all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of atypical with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Typical means what you would expect—a typical suburban town has lots of neat little houses and people. Atypical means outside of type—an atypical suburban town might be populated by zombies in damp caves.
Atypical means not typical, not conforming to the type, or irregular. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as psychiatry, biology, or sports, and find related words and expressions.
ATYPICAL meaning: 1. not having all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of…. Learn more.
Definition of 'atypical' atypical. (eɪtɪpɪkəl ) adjective. Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind. The economy of the province was atypical because it was particularly small. Synonyms: unusual, exceptional, uncommon, singular More Synonyms of atypical. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Atypical means deviating from the usual, common, or expected characteristics, patterns, or behaviors. Learn the detailed meaning, history, and usage examples of this adjective, and take a quiz to test your knowledge.
