atypically-built
|a-typ-i-cal-ly-built|
/eɪˈtɪpɪkli bɪlt/
non-standard construction
Etymology
'atypically-built' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and 'typical,' which comes from the Greek word 'typos,' meaning 'model' or 'type.'
'atypically' evolved from the Greek 'atypikos,' and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan,' eventually forming the modern English term 'atypically-built.'
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
