atypical
Translation
atypical, unusual, unconventional
Examples
His reaction to the news was atypical.
His reaction to the news was atypical.
This warm weather is atypical for January.
This warm weather is atypical for January.
Grammar Patterns
((atypical)) for (sb./sth.) not usual or normal for a particular person or thing This warm weather is atypical for January.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, uncommon, abnormal; Antonyms: typical, normal
Etymology
From the prefix 'a-' (not) + 'typical'. It literally means 'not typical'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'a-' often means 'not', so 'atypical' simply means 'not typical'.