atypical

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One thing that makes him atypical is a rich portfolio of early accomplishments.

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  • Mordecai's own heritage could only be called atypical, at least by local standards. —  F ;SF - vol 105 issue 01 - July 2003
  • I hope you realize this is atypical, and I really hope they get it worked out for you! —  Discussions: Message List - root
  • Full of purpose and an instrumental and atypical, and of course a good piano line that makes all the difference. —  Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website
  • Multiple league sources have told ESPN. com that Ellis had several cuts and abrasions on his leg -- atypical of an injury sustained on a basketball court -- in addition to the high ankle sprain and torn deltoid ligament he suffered on Aug. 21. —  ESPN.com
  • Zimring is not atypical, and the failure to examine or even identify the race factor is not accidental. —  Claremont.org
 

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/æˈtɪpɪkəl/
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