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atypically-built

|a-typ-i-cal-ly-built|

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/eɪˈtɪpɪkli bɪlt/

non-standard construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'atypically-built' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and 'typical,' which comes from the Greek word 'typos,' meaning 'model' or 'type.'

Historical Evolution

'atypically' evolved from the Greek 'atypikos,' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan,' eventually forming the modern English term 'atypically-built.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'atypical' meant 'not conforming to the type,' and 'built' referred to 'constructed.' Together, they evolved to describe something constructed in a non-standard way.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or formed in a manner that deviates from the norm or standard.

The house was atypically-built, with an unusual layout and design.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 22:06