non-routine
adjective
(alsononroutine)uk/ˌnɒn.ruːˈtiːn/us/ˌnɑːn.ruːˈtiːn/specialorunusual,ratherthanpartof what usuallyhappens:
She stillneedshelpwith many non-routinetasks.
Theinsurerwillpayfor allyournonroutineexpenses.
Opposite
routine
- Thesuccessfulapplicantmust beabletoreactquicklytodealwith non-routinesituations.
- Computers do most of thework, buthumansare stillneededtodealwith non-routineenquiries.
- Thedentistis notabletoprovideany non-routinetreatmentatpresent.
- Thejobrequiresexcellentcommunicationskillsas well as theabilitytosolvenon-routineproblems.
Unique and unusual
- accidental
- alt-
- alternative
- be marked out assomethingidiom
- be one of a kindidiom
- guerrilla
- incongruous
- inimitable
- irreplaceable
- larger than lifeidiom
- quaintly
- quaintness
- quirkiness
- quirky
- random
- uniquely
- unmatchable
- unmatched
- unparalleled
- unrivalled