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atypical
What does atypical mean?
atypical (adjective): not representative of a group, class, or type.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce atypical?
/eɪˈtɪpɪkəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does atypical come from?
From a- + typical.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of atypical?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “atypical” mean?
boring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome
Not quite: that's what tedious means.
covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
Not quite: that's what furry means.
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
Not quite: that's what oily means.
not representative of a group, class, or type
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