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untypicality

untypicality

9.8
The state of not being usual or expected
  • noun
  • /ʌnˌtɪpɪˈkælɪti/
: atipicidad
  • Their approach showed a refreshing untypicality compared to most teams in the industry.

Examples

  • The artist's work is known for its untypicality, challenging traditional styles and norms.

  • The untypicality of his behavior surprised everyone at the meeting.

  • She was drawn to the untypicality of the old building, which stood out among newer structures.

  • The untypicality of her behavior surprised everyone.

  • His untypicality in fashion choices often makes him stand out.

  • The untypicality of her dress choice made her the center of attention at the wedding.

  • Everyone appreciated the untypicality of his ideas during the brainstorming session.

Synonyms

otherness
vsuntypicality
  • Jargon
6 8.0

Being seen as different from most people or from what is usual

marks not conforming specifically to usual patterns rather than general difference
quirkiness
vsuntypicality
3 5.6

An unusual but pleasant way of behaving

is neutral nonconformity rather than charming or attractive oddness
unconventionality
vsuntypicality
1 7.5

Doing things in a new or unusual way

is about being different from the usual without implying originality
unusualness
vsuntypicality
1 6.9

How different or rare something is compared with what people expect

emphasizes not conforming to expected norms rather than rarity
unconformity
vsuntypicality
1 9.3

A way of behaving that does not follow accepted customs or usual standards

is about difference from usual expectations rather than deliberate refusal
atypicality
vsuntypicality
1 8.3

Being different from the usual type or pattern

is about being different from usual expectations in general
unrepresentativeness
vsuntypicality
1 9.5

Something that does not show the true views or makeup of a group

is about not fitting usual expectations, not about statistical representation

Antonyms

22 4.8

A state of behaving and thinking like most people or like rules say

1 6.1

How much something is like a usual example in a group

How Typical

typicality
1 6.1
untypicality
9.8
anomaly
168 7.1

Surface Forms

untypicality singular

Morphology

untypicality = untypical (transparent) = un + typical + ity

The noun is formed by the regular suffix '-ity' on the adjective 'untypical', yielding the predictable meaning 'the state of being untypical'.

Etymology

Untypicality starts with un- meaning 'not' and the word typical, which means 'usual', and ends with -ity meaning 'state'. So untypicality means 'the state of not being usual', which is why we use it for things that surprise us or do not follow the usual pattern.