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atypic

atypic

9.5
Not like most others of the same kind
  • adjective
  • /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪk/
translation icon : atípico
  • The patient's symptoms were considered atypic and puzzled the medical team because they did not match any known conditions.

Examples

  • The artwork stood out for its atypic use of color and shape.

  • The patient's symptoms were considered atypic and puzzled the medical team.

  • Researchers discovered an atypic variant of the plant in the wild.

  • The result was atypic!

  • Her behavior is atypic.

  • Researchers discovered an atypic variant of the plant in the wild, showcasing features not typically found in that species.

  • The artwork stood out for its atypic use of color and shape, deviating significantly from traditional styles.

Synonyms

atypical
vsatypic
27 5.7

Different from what is usual or expected

is more about failing to stand for a larger group or type
anomalous
vsatypic
23 8.1

Not like what is usual or expected

is mainly about not matching a group or class rather than rule breaking
unrepresentative
vsatypic
4 6.4

Not typical of a group and does not show what most people think or do

is about deviating from the standard rather than accuracy of reflection
untypical
vsatypic
1 6.2

Not usual for people or things of the same kind

is the same meaning but uses a different word form
1 7.4

Not typical of the other things in a group

is focused on deviating from the norm rather than serving as example
non-typical
vsatypic
4.8

Not usual or expected

is used for things that do not stand for a whole group

Antonyms

843 1.0

Having the usual qualities of a person, thing, or group

675 2.7

Generally used and accepted as correct

How Atypical

anomalous
23 8.1
atypic
9.5
unusual
2.2
typical
843 1.0

Surface Forms

atypic positive

Morphology

atypic = typic (semi-transparent) = a + typic

The negative prefix 'a-' clearly indicates 'not', but the base form 'typic' is relatively uncommon compared with 'typical', so learners may not immediately recognize it.

Etymology

The word atypic is formed from a- meaning 'not' and typic from type, which means 'kind' or 'form'. So, atypic describes something that is not the usual kind or form.