English · Adjectives
atypical
/eɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
[/eɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/]
unusual, untypical
Advancedadjective
Definition
Not typical or usual; differing from the standard.
Example
His atypical approach to the problem surprised everyone but actually worked.
His atypical approach to the problem surprised everyone but actually worked.
Etymology
From Greek 'a-' (not) plus 'typical'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal and scientific descriptions.