atypical
gb/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/ us/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
B2
Inglese
szokatlan, nem jellemző, atipikus, atípusos
B2
1
szokatlan
B2
Schema d'uso:
an atypical [event/response/feature]
It was an atypical summer, with cool temperatures and frequent rain.
Szokatlan nyár volt: hűvös volt az idő, és gyakran esett az eső.
Her calm reaction was atypical for her in stressful situations.
Stresszes helyzetekben szokatlan volt tőle ez a nyugodt reakció.
The company reported atypical results after the one-time sale.
Esempi per chi studia
This is atypical weather for March.
Ez szokatlan márciusi időjárás.
His answer was atypical.
Szokatlan volt a válasza.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse atypical (unusual) with typical (usual), or use it where simply different is more natural.
Significato
not usual; not typical
Collocazioni
atypical behavior
|atypical response
|atypical pattern
|atypical case
|atypical example
|atypical situation
|atypical features
|atypical results
|atypical weather
|highly atypical
Sinonimi
unusual (More common and less formal than atypical.)
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uncommon (Emphasizes rarity rather than difference from a norm.)
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abnormal (Often suggests something is wrong or unhealthy; atypical can be more neutral.)
Contrari
typical (Shows the usual, expected features.)
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normal (Conforms to the usual standard or pattern.)
Temi
daily_life
|describing_people
|describing_things
Definizione
not normal or usual
Not showing the usual characteristics of a person, thing, or situation; unusual or different from what is expected.
B2
2
nem jellemző
B2
Schema d'uso:
atypical for [someone/something]
That level of anger is atypical for him.
Az ilyen mértékű düh nem jellemző rá.
Heavy snow is atypical for this part of the country.
Az ország ezen részén nem jellemző a nagy havazás.
The drop in sales is atypical for this time of year.
Esempi per chi studia
It is atypical for her to be late.
Nem jellemző rá, hogy késsen.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes omit 'for' (e.g., 'atypical him'); use 'atypical for him/her/them'.
Significato
unusual for a specific person/thing
Collocazioni
atypical for someone
|atypical for the season
|atypical for the region
|atypical for the market
|atypical of someone
|somewhat atypical
|entirely atypical
|atypical in this area
Sinonimi
out of character (Used especially for a person's behavior.)
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uncharacteristic (More specifically about a person's usual behavior or qualities.)
Contrari
in character (Typical of someone's usual behavior.)
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characteristic (Typical or representative of someone or something.)
Temi
communication
|describing_people
Definizione
not normal for that person or situation
Unusual when compared with what is normal for a particular person, group, place, or situation.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
atipikus
C1
Schema d'uso:
atypical [symptoms/presentation/case]
She came in with atypical symptoms that made diagnosis difficult.
Atipikus tünetekkel érkezett, ami megnehezítette a diagnózist.
Older adults can show an atypical presentation of the illness.
Idősebb felnőtteknél a betegség atipikus formában is jelentkezhet.
The doctor noted atypical chest pain and ordered more tests.
Esempi per chi studia
The patient had atypical symptoms.
A betegnek atipikus tünetei voltak.
Errore comune:
Learners may assume atypical always means serious; in medical contexts it often means simply 'not the usual pattern'.
Significato
not following the usual medical pattern
Collocazioni
atypical symptoms
|atypical presentation
|atypical case
|atypical infection
|atypical pain
|atypical rash
|atypical findings
|atypical course
Sinonimi
nonclassic (Used in medical writing to mean 'not the classic form'.)
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unusual (Less technical; does not specifically imply deviation from a standard clinical pattern.)
Contrari
classic (Shows the standard, well-known pattern of signs and symptoms.)
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typical (Shows the usual pattern expected for the condition.)
Temi
health
|medicine
Definizione
in medicine: not showing the usual symptoms
In medicine, not showing the usual signs, symptoms, or course of a disease or condition.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
atípusos
C2
Schema d'uso:
atypical [cells/tissue]
The lab report mentioned atypical cells and recommended repeat testing.
A laborlelet atípusos sejteket jelzett, és ismételt vizsgálatot javasolt.
Microscopy showed atypical changes in the tissue sample.
A mikroszkópos vizsgálat atípusos elváltozásokat mutatott a szövetmintában.
Esempi per chi studia
The report said the cells were atypical.
A lelet szerint a sejtek atípusosak voltak.
Errore comune:
Learners may equate atypical with cancer; in reports it can indicate uncertainty and may require follow-up, not a definite diagnosis.
Significato
not normal-looking in biology/pathology
Collocazioni
atypical cells
|atypical tissue
|atypical changes
|atypical features
|atypical hyperplasia
|atypical lesion
Sinonimi
abnormal (Broader; does not always carry the same report-style implication as atypical.)
Contrari
benign (Indicates non-cancerous; not a direct opposite, but contrasts with concerning findings.)
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normal (Shows expected, healthy appearance.)
Temi
health
|medicine
|biology
Definizione
in pathology: not looking normal
In biology and pathology, having features that differ from normal cells or tissue, sometimes suggesting a possible abnormal process.
C1
TECHNICAL
5
atipikus
C1
Schema d'uso:
atypical [development/behavior/learning]
The assessment noted atypical language development for his age.
A felmérés a korához képest atipikus nyelvi fejlődést jelzett.
Teachers were trained to recognize atypical learning patterns early.
A tanárokat arra képezték, hogy korán felismerjék az atipikus tanulási mintázatokat.
Esempi per chi studia
The child showed atypical development.
A gyermek fejlődése atipikus volt.
Errore comune:
Learners may use atypical as a label for a person; in careful writing it often describes patterns (e.g., 'atypical development') rather than identity.
Significato
not matching typical development/behavior
Collocazioni
atypical development
|atypical behavior
|atypical learning profile
|atypical social communication
|atypical sensory responses
Sinonimi
nontypical (Closer in meaning, but less common in general writing.)
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divergent (Often used more neutrally and broadly, not necessarily tied to norms.)
Contrari
typical (Follows the expected developmental or behavioral pattern.)
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neurotypical (Common term for typical neurological development and functioning.)
Temi
education
|psychology
|health
Definizione
developing or behaving differently from most people
In education and psychology, differing from the usual pattern of development, learning, or behavior for a given age or group.
Grammatica
Forma base
atypical
IPA
GB/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
US/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
Sillabe e accento
atyp - ic - al (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: atypical
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
atypical antipsychotic
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl ˈæntˈɪpsˌaɪkˈɑtɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
newer class of antipsychotic drug
a newer type of antipsychotic medicine
Esempi
- The doctor suggested an atypical antipsychotic because of the side-effect profile.
- Many patients today are treated with an atypical antipsychotic rather than older medications.
atypical chest pain
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl t͡ʃˈɛst pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
chest pain not in classic pattern
chest pain that is not the usual kind
Esempi
- He went to the ER with atypical chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Atypical chest pain can make diagnosis more challenging.
atypical depression
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl dɪpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
depression with specific symptom pattern
a type of depression with different symptoms
Esempi
- Her psychiatrist discussed whether her symptoms fit atypical depression.
- Some treatments are chosen differently for atypical depression than for other forms.
atypical hyperplasia
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl hˌaɪpɚplˈeɪʒiə/
fixed phrase
technical
abnormal increase of atypical cells
a medical finding of abnormal cell growth
Esempi
- The biopsy showed atypical hyperplasia, so further evaluation was recommended.
- She asked her doctor what atypical hyperplasia meant for her long-term risk.
atypical pneumonia
1/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl numˈoʊnjə/
fixed phrase
technical
pneumonia with nonclassic symptoms
a kind of pneumonia with unusual symptoms
Esempi
- The clinician considered atypical pneumonia because the cough had lasted for weeks.
- They prescribed antibiotics commonly used for atypical pneumonia.