atypically.

In a way that is uncharacteristic or not representative of the relevant class or context.

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Words that belong together

• atypically low
• atypically respond

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The response was atypically low compared with the earlier observations.

The participant responded atypically during the unusually demanding session.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb; use more or most only where natural. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: scope qualification, degree qualification, criteria application, comparison. Disciplines: academic writing, analytical explanation, research interpretation. Commonness: moderately common.