The difference between Abnormal and Atypical
When used as nouns, abnormal means a person or object that is not normal, whereas atypical means an atypical antipsychotic.
When used as adjectives, abnormal means not conforming to rule or system, whereas atypical means not conforming to the normal type.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abnormal and Atypical
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Abnormal as an adjective:
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
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Abnormal as an adjective:
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.
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Abnormal as a noun:
A person or object that is not normal.
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Atypical as an adjective:
Not conforming to the normal type.
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Atypical as an adjective:
Unusual or irregular.
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Atypical as a noun (pharmacy):
An atypical antipsychotic.