neuroatypical
English
Etymology
From neuro- + atypical, by analogy with neurotypical.
Adjective
neuroatypical (comparative more neuroatypical, superlative most neuroatypical)
- Having an atypical neurological configuration.
Usage notes
Many discussions of neuroatypical people concern autism, but the term is not specific to solely that neurotype; it is hypernymic.
Synonyms
- neurodivergent
- aneurotypical (uncommon)
Antonyms
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