unsurpassed — Better than all others of the same type; not equaled or exceeded by anyone or anything
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Better than all others of the same type; not equaled or exceeded by anyone or anything
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnsərˈpæst/
Example Sentences
- In the civil service exam rankings, his score was unsurpassed—even the proctor gave him a slow clap.
- The government office is known for its unsurpassed efficiency in processing documents.
- My grandmother's kimchi recipe remains unsurpassed, no matter how many YouTube tutorials I watch.
unsurpassed
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnsərˈpæst/]
Better than all others of the same type; not equaled or exceeded by anyone or anything
Her unsurpassed marathon record has stood untouched for thirty years.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word combines the negation prefix 'un-' with 'surpass,' which derives from Latin 'super' (above) and 'passare' (to pass). The root literally means 'to pass over or above,' and with the negation prefix, it denotes a state that cannot be exceeded or exceeded by no one.
Breakdown
un- (not) + sur- (from Latin super, above) + pass (to go past, from Latin passare) + -ed (past participle, indicating completed state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In the civil service exam rankings, his score was unsurpassed—even the proctor gave him a slow clap.”
“The government office is known for its unsurpassed efficiency in processing documents.”
“My grandmother's kimchi recipe remains unsurpassed, no matter how many YouTube tutorials I watch.”
“Her unsurpassed knowledge of administrative law impressed every examiner on the panel.”
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