The discovery of a fossilized fish in a desert region was atypical, prompting researchers to reconsider ancient climate patterns.
在沙漠地区发现鱼类化石实属非典型，促使研究人员重新考虑古代气候模式。
Which choice best defines “atypical”?
C — Not representative of a type; unusual.. “atypical” means Not representative of a type; unusual..
Which word means “Not representative of a type; unusual.”?
B — atypical. “atypical” means Not representative of a type; unusual..
atypical — Not representative of a type; unusual.. In Chinese: 非典型的;不寻常的.
atypical is pronounced //eɪˈtɪpɪkl//.
The discovery of a fossilized fish in a desert region was atypical, prompting researchers to reconsider ancient climate patterns. (在沙漠地区发现鱼类化石实属非典型，促使研究人员重新考虑古代气候模式。)
unusual, uncommon, abnormal — all close in meaning to atypical (Not representative of a type; unusual.).
typical, common — each the opposite of atypical (Not representative of a type; unusual.).
Yes. atypical is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
a(非) + typical(典型的) → 不典型 → 非典型、异常。