atypical

/eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/

Meanings

noun

An atypical antipsychotic.

Examples :

"My doctor prescribed an atypical to help manage my schizophrenia. "

medicine

adjective

Not conforming to the normal type.

Examples :

"His behavior in class was atypical; he usually participated actively, but today he remained silent. "

type quality

adjective

Unusual or irregular.

Examples :

"Due to the heavy rain, the beach was empty, which was atypical for a summer afternoon. "

quality type

Related Words

behavior noun

[bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ]

Human conduct relative to social norms.

"The child's disruptive behavior in class was a concern for the teacher. "

participated verb

/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/ /pərˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"She participated in the school play. "

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

antipsychotic noun

/ˌæntiˌsaɪˈkɑːtɪk/ /ˌæntaɪˌsaɪˈkɑːtɪk/

Any of a group of drugs used to treat psychosis.

"The doctor prescribed an antipsychotic to help manage his schizophrenia symptoms. "

schizophrenia noun

/ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/

A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.

"His schizophrenia made it difficult for him to focus on his schoolwork. "

irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

actively adverb

/ˈæktɪvli/ /ˈæktɪvliː/

In an active manner.

"He was actively listening."

conforming verb

/kənˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /kəmˈfɔrmɪŋ/

(of persons, often followed by to) To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

"She started conforming to her friends' fashion choices to fit in at the new school. "

unusual noun

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

Something that is unusual; an anomaly.

"The student's sudden absence was an unusual for her. "