Definition

Not usual or common; different from what is expected or typical.

Example

Her behavior was untypical for someone in her position.

Conversation

Did you notice how the weather has been so untypical this week?

Yeah, it feels like summer instead of fall!

I know, right? It's really untypical for this time of year.

I hope it doesn't affect the autumn colors too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untypical → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "typical" (from Greek "typos", meaning a model or pattern, combined with the suffix "-ical", meaning pertaining to). The word "untypical" means not pertaining to a model or pattern, or not typical.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to something that is a 'model' or 'pattern' ('typical') — that's why untypical means not typical.

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