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- [kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik]
- /ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk/
- /ˌʌnk.æ.rək.tə.ˈrɪ.stɪk.l̩i/
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- [kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik]
- /ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk/
Definitions of uncharacteristically word
- adjective uncharacteristically Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn. 1
- noun uncharacteristically a distinguishing feature or quality: Generosity is his chief characteristic. 1
- noun uncharacteristically Mathematics. the integral part of a common logarithm. Compare mantissa. the exponent of 10 in a number expressed in scientific notation. the smallest positive integer n such that each element of a given ring added to itself n times results in 0. 1
- adverb uncharacteristically in a manner that is not typical or usual 0
- adverb uncharacteristically In an uncharacteristic manner. 0
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Origin of uncharacteristically
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
From the Greek word charaktēristikós, dating back to 1655-65. See character, -istic
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Parts of speech for Uncharacteristically
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uncharacteristically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
uncharacteristically usage trend in Literature
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adverb uncharacteristically
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- atypically — not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal: atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species.
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