Cool MateMeaning of Unprecedented
In simple words: Something that has never happened before.
Unprecedented in a sentence
- The situation is unprecedented in modern times.
- There were unprecedented scenes of violence in the city’s main square.
How to use Unprecedented
Use 'unprecedented' in academic or formal contexts, particularly when discussing events or changes. It's less common in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'un-precedented' as 'never had a precedent', meaning it’s completely new.
Related words
Synonyms for Unprecedented
- extraordinary
- unmatched
- unparalleled
- unheard-of
- novel
Common mistakes with Unprecedented
- 'Unprecedented' is often confused with 'unforeseen' or 'unexpected'.
- 'Unprecedented' can be used incorrectly to describe something that is simply new, but it should refer to something never experienced before.
Unprecedented appears in
Unprecedented in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير مسبوق
شيء لم يحدث من قبل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নজিরবিহীন
এমন কিছু যা আগে কখনো ঘটেনি।
- GermanDeutsch
Beispiellos
Etwas, das noch nie zuvor passiert ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Sin precedentes
Algo que nunca ha pasado antes.
- Persianفارسی
بیسابقه
چیزی که هرگز قبل از این اتفاق نیفتاده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Sans précédent
Quelque chose qui n'est jamais arrivé avant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभूतपूर्व
कुछ ऐसा जो पहले कभी नहीं हुआ हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Senza precedenti
Qualcosa che non è mai successo prima.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sem precedentes
Algo que nunca aconteceu antes.
- RussianРусский
Беспрецедентный
Что-то, что никогда не происходило раньше.
- Urduاردو
بے مثال، بے سابِقہ
کوئی ایسی چیز جو پہلے کبھی نہ ہوئی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
史无前例的
以前从来没发生过的事。
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- Extraordinary
- Novel
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Unprecedented
What does Unprecedented mean?
Something that has never happened before.
What is the definition of Unprecedented?
that has never happened, been done or been known before
How do you use Unprecedented in a sentence?
The situation is unprecedented in modern times.
Can you give another example of Unprecedented?
There were unprecedented scenes of violence in the city’s main square.
What are synonyms for Unprecedented?
Common alternatives include extraordinary, unmatched, unparalleled, unheard-of, novel.
What is the opposite of Unprecedented?
Opposite meanings include precedented, usual, common.
What words go with Unprecedented?
It commonly pairs with be, entirely, quite, totally.
What are common mistakes when using Unprecedented?
'Unprecedented' is often confused with 'unforeseen' or 'unexpected'. 'Unprecedented' can be used incorrectly to describe something that is simply new, but it should refer to something never experienced before.
How do you pronounce Unprecedented?
US: /["/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Unprecedented formal or informal?
"Unprecedented" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Unprecedented?
Use 'unprecedented' in academic or formal contexts, particularly when discussing events or changes. It's less common in casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Unprecedented?
"Unprecedented" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.