Definition

A state or condition that is not usual or expected.

Example

The atypicality of her behavior raised concerns among her friends.

Conversation

Have you noticed the atypicality of the weather this month?

Yeah, it's been so unpredictable lately.

I wonder what causes such an atypicality in our climate.

Maybe it's due to climate change affecting our seasons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Atypicality → It is formed from "a-" (meaning not) and "typical" (from Greek "typos", meaning model or pattern) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "atypicality" refers to the state of being not typical or deviating from the norm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('a-') and 'model' ('typos') to remember that 'atypicality' means the state of being not typical.

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