- not typical; deviating from or not conforming to type
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
a•typ•i•cal /eɪˈtɪpɪkəl/USA pronunciation also aˈtyp•ic,
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- not typical;
unusual:an atypical reaction for such a calm man.
a•typ•i•cal
(ā tip′i kəl),USA pronunciation adj.
a′typ•i•cal′i•ty, n.
a•typ′i•cal•ly, adv.
- not typical;
not conforming to the type;
irregular;
abnormal:atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species.Also, a•typ′ic.
- a-6 + typical 1880–85
a•typ′i•cal•ly, adv.
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atypical /eɪˈtɪpɪkəl/, atypic /əˈtɪpɪk; eɪˈtɪpɪk/ adj
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