英語

atypical

gb/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/ us/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective B2 property
1

not usual; not typical

not normal or usual

用法パターン: an atypical [event/response/feature]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse atypical (unusual) with typical (usual), or use it where simply different is more natural.
類義語
unusual (More common and less formal than atypical.) | uncommon (Emphasizes rarity rather than difference from a norm.) | abnormal (Often suggests something is wrong or unhealthy; atypical can be more neutral.)
対義語
typical (Shows the usual, expected features.) | normal (Conforms to the usual standard or pattern.)
コロケーション
atypical behavior |atypical response |atypical pattern |atypical case |atypical example |atypical situation |atypical features |atypical results |atypical weather |highly atypical
テーマ
daily_life |describing_people |describing_things
例文
  • It was an atypical summer, with cool temperatures and frequent rain.
  • Her calm reaction was atypical for her in stressful situations.
  • The company reported atypical results after the one-time sale.
学習者向け例文
  • This is atypical weather for March.
  • His answer was atypical.
adjective B2 property
2

unusual for a specific person/thing

not normal for that person or situation

用法パターン: atypical for [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes omit 'for' (e.g., 'atypical him'); use 'atypical for him/her/them'.
類義語
out of character (Used especially for a person's behavior.) | uncharacteristic (More specifically about a person's usual behavior or qualities.)
対義語
in character (Typical of someone's usual behavior.) | characteristic (Typical or representative of someone or something.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
communication |describing_people
例文
  • That level of anger is atypical for him.
  • Heavy snow is atypical for this part of the country.
  • The drop in sales is atypical for this time of year.
学習者向け例文
  • It is atypical for her to be late.
adjective technical C1 property
3

not following the usual medical pattern

in medicine: not showing the usual symptoms

用法パターン: atypical [symptoms/presentation/case]
よくある間違い:
Learners may assume atypical always means serious; in medical contexts it often means simply 'not the usual pattern'.
類義語
nonclassic (Used in medical writing to mean 'not the classic form'.) | unusual (Less technical; does not specifically imply deviation from a standard clinical pattern.)
対義語
classic (Shows the standard, well-known pattern of signs and symptoms.) | typical (Shows the usual pattern expected for the condition.)
コロケーション
atypical symptoms |atypical presentation |atypical case |atypical infection |atypical pain |atypical rash |atypical findings |atypical course
テーマ
health |medicine
例文
  • She came in with atypical symptoms that made diagnosis difficult.
  • Older adults can show an atypical presentation of the illness.
  • The doctor noted atypical chest pain and ordered more tests.
学習者向け例文
  • The patient had atypical symptoms.
adjective technical C1 property
4

not normal-looking in biology/pathology

in pathology: not looking normal

用法パターン: atypical [cells/tissue]
よくある間違い:
Learners may equate atypical with cancer; in reports it can indicate uncertainty and may require follow-up, not a definite diagnosis.
類義語
abnormal (Broader; does not always carry the same report-style implication as atypical.)
対義語
benign (Indicates non-cancerous; not a direct opposite, but contrasts with concerning findings.) | normal (Shows expected, healthy appearance.)
コロケーション
atypical cells |atypical tissue |atypical changes |atypical features |atypical hyperplasia |atypical lesion
テーマ
health |medicine |biology
例文
  • The lab report mentioned atypical cells and recommended repeat testing.
  • Microscopy showed atypical changes in the tissue sample.
学習者向け例文
  • The report said the cells were atypical.
adjective technical C1 property
5

not matching typical development/behavior

developing or behaving differently from most people

用法パターン: atypical [development/behavior/learning]
よくある間違い:
Learners may use atypical as a label for a person; in careful writing it often describes patterns (e.g., 'atypical development') rather than identity.
類義語
nontypical (Closer in meaning, but less common in general writing.) | divergent (Often used more neutrally and broadly, not necessarily tied to norms.)
対義語
typical (Follows the expected developmental or behavioral pattern.) | neurotypical (Common term for typical neurological development and functioning.)
コロケーション
atypical development |atypical behavior |atypical learning profile |atypical social communication |atypical sensory responses
テーマ
education |psychology |health
例文
  • The assessment noted atypical language development for his age.
  • Teachers were trained to recognize atypical learning patterns early.
学習者向け例文
  • The child showed atypical development.
文法
辞書形
atypical
IPA
GB/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
US/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl/
音節・強勢
atyp - ic - al (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: atypical
関連語
Core family
atypically adverb typical adjective B1 typically adverb B1
Related words
type noun A2 typify verb
Negative and opposite forms
untypical adjective
Advanced or less common
typicality noun atypicality noun
表現

atypical antipsychotic

1
/eɪtˈɪpɪkəl ˈæntˈɪpsˌaɪkˈɑtɪk/
fixed phrase technical

newer class of antipsychotic drug

a newer type of antipsychotic medicine

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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

例文
  • 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

例文
  • The clinician considered atypical pneumonia because the cough had lasted for weeks.
  • They prescribed antibiotics commonly used for atypical pneumonia.

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