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Uncommon vs Atypical - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between uncommon and atypical

is that uncommon is rare; not readily found; unusual while atypical is not conforming to the normal type.

As a noun atypical is

an atypical antipsychotic.

uncommon

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Rare; not readily found; unusual.
    • Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state
  • Remarkable; exceptional.
    • The diamond was of uncommon size

    Related terms

    * uncommonly * uncommonness

    atypical

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Noun

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