Definitions
- Describing something that is not ordinary or usual. - Referring to something that is uncommon or rare. - Talking about something that is out of the ordinary or unexpected.
- Describing something that is not typical or usual. - Referring to something that is unusual or abnormal. - Talking about something that is different from what is expected or customary.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not usual or typical.
- 2Both words convey a sense of deviation from the norm.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a variety of situations or circumstances.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unordinarily is less common and may sound more formal than atypically.
- 2Formation: Unordinarily is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective unordinary, while atypically is formed by adding the suffix -ly to the adjective atypical.
- 3Connotation: Unordinarily may suggest a positive or neutral connotation, while atypically may suggest a negative or abnormal connotation.
- 4Frequency: Atypically is more commonly used than unordinarily in everyday language.
Remember this!
Unordinarily and atypically are synonyms that describe something that is not usual or typical. However, there are some differences between the two words. Unordinarily is less common and may sound more formal than atypically. Unordinarily may suggest a positive or neutral connotation, while atypically may suggest a negative or abnormal connotation. Atypically is more commonly used than unordinarily in everyday language.
