untypically
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that is not typical.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
uhntipihkuhleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ənˈtɪpɪkəli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adverb
In a manner that is not typical
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a manner that is not typical
Used this way, untypically is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- atypically , rarer, so it draws attention
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Sense: in a manner that is not typical
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