unprecedented — never done or known before; without previous example
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: never done or known before; without previous example
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cookie recipe achieved unprecedented popularity when she posted it on social media.
- The company experienced unprecedented growth after launching their new product.
- It was unprecedented for a student to finish the exam in just 10 minutes and still get full marks.
unprecedented
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/]
never done or known before; without previous example
The snowfall reached an unprecedented level this year.
An unprecedented victory left the crowd confident and amazed.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praecedents' (gone before, preceding) combined with the prefix 'un-' (not). The word emerged in English in the late 16th century to describe something that has no prior example or precedent.
Breakdown
un- (not) + precedent (gone before, example) + -ed (adjective suffix) = unprecedented
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cookie recipe achieved unprecedented popularity when she posted it on social media.”
“The company experienced unprecedented growth after launching their new product.”
“It was unprecedented for a student to finish the exam in just 10 minutes and still get full marks.”
“The government took unprecedented measures to combat climate change.”
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