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Atypical vs Normalcy - What's the difference?

atypical | normalcy |

As nouns the difference between atypical and normalcy

is that atypical is (pharmacy) an atypical antipsychotic while normalcy is (us) the state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.

As an adjective atypical

is not conforming to the normal type.

atypical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not conforming to the normal type.
  • Unusual or irregular.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pharmacy) An atypical antipsychotic.

    • normalcy

    English

    Noun

    (normalcies)
  • (US) The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.
  • * c.1998: Jeffery Veen, The Art & Science of Web Design
    • Designers can create normalcy out of chaos; they can clearly communicate ideas through the organizing and manipulating of words and pictures.

    Usage notes

    Although sometimes used, normalcy'' is less common than ''normality in American English. It is very rarely used in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is frequent in India, however.

    Synonyms

    * normality (qualifier)

    Antonyms

    * abnormalcy * abnormality

    References

    * Dictionary.com * Merriam-Webster Online

    See also

    * normal * normality