Unprecedented
Example: Unprecedented events lack prior examples
Definition
"Unprecedented" describes events or actions that have never happened before or have no previous example, making them entirely new and unique. It emphasizes the absence of any prior occurrence or precedent for comparison or reference.
Etymology
The word "unprecedented" combines the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'precedented,' derived from 'precedent,' which comes from the Latin 'praecedere,' meaning 'to go before.' Did you know? The term reflects the concept of something having no prior example or model to follow.
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"Unprecedented" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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