outlier
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/
outlier
English
Noun
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Definition
A person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place.
Etymology
From outlie + -er.
Example Sentences
- "Observing as an outlier from Scotland, Hynes sums up the industry problem: "The conversation we've had for this article is really about creating an environment in which better decisions can be taken, isn't it?"
- "And in a world where police officers are mostly paired by species (zebras with zebras, hippos with hippos, etc.), Judy and Nick’s rare bunny/fox combo marks them as outliers."
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