atypical
pronunciation
How to pronounce atypical in British English:
UK [ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkl]
How to pronounce atypical in American English:
US [eˈtɪpɪkəl]
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- Adjective:
- deviating from or not conforming to type
- deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected; often somewhat odd or strange
- not conforming to type
Word Origin
- atypical (adj.)
- 1847, from a- (2) "not" + typical. Related: Atypically.
Example
- 1. It restricted surgical interventions on children born with atypical genitals .
- 2. Fda expert panel approves use of atypical antipsychotic drugs in kids
- 3. That same day , mexican authorities notified paho of a worrisome outbreak of atypical pneumonia .
- 4. All atypical antipsychotics carry a risk for metabolic syndrome while carrying less risk for movement disorders .
- 5. No evidence was found for use of atypical antipsychotics for eating disorders , substance abuse , or insomnia .