noun-modifying (irregular)
extraordinary; uncommon; exceptional
Describes a person or their ability as far beyond the ordinary; often used with nouns like 才能, 努力, or 記憶力. The expression is prenominal and modifies a following noun.
彼は人並み外れた記憶力を持っている。
He has an extraordinary memory.
彼女の人並み外れた努力が実を結んだ。
Her exceptional efforts paid off.
Compound of 人並み (ひとなみ, 'average person') + 外れた (はずれた, past form of 外れる, 'to deviate'). Literally 'deviated from the average person', used as a set phrase meaning 'extraordinary'.