Definitions
- Describing something that is not typical or usual. - Referring to something that is out of the ordinary or unexpected. - Talking about something that is uncommon or rare.
- Describing something that is not typical or expected. - Referring to something that deviates from the norm or standard. - Talking about something that is unusual or abnormal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not typical or expected.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to something that is unusual or uncommon.
- 3Both words are adjectives that modify a noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unordinary is less common than atypical and may sound more informal or colloquial.
- 2Connotation: Unordinary has a more positive connotation, suggesting uniqueness or specialness, while atypical can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting abnormality or deviation from the norm.
- 3Focus: Unordinary emphasizes the difference from what is expected or usual, while atypical emphasizes the deviation from a standard or norm.
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Remember this!
Unordinary and atypical are synonyms that describe something that is not typical or expected. However, unordinary has a more positive connotation and emphasizes uniqueness, while atypical can have a neutral or negative connotation and emphasizes deviation from a standard or norm.
