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neuroatypical

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌnjʊə.ɹəʊ.eɪˈtɪ.pɪ.kəl/
  • General-American: /ˌnʊ.ɹoʊ.eɪˈtɪ.pɪ.kəl/
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  • rhymes with -ɪpɪkəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having an atypical neurological configuration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: neurodivergent, aneurotypical, neurodiverse, neurospicy

Antonyms: neurotypical

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who is neuroatypical.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From neuro- + atypical, by analogy with neurotypical.