Ongeëvenaard
Example: Zijn ongeëvenaarde talenten maken hem tot een uitzonderlijke kunstenaar.
Definition
"Ongeëvenaard" describes something or someone that is unmatched or unparalleled in quality, skill, or achievement. It highlights exceptional attributes that set the subject apart from all others, as in the example where "ongeëvenaard" talents make someone an extraordinary artist.
Etymology
The Dutch word "ongeëvenaard" is formed by the prefix 'on-' meaning 'un-' or 'not', combined with 'geëvenaard', derived from 'evenaren' meaning 'to match' or 'equal'. Thus, it literally means 'not matched'. Did you know? This word emphasizes uniqueness by negating the idea of equality or comparison.
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"Ongeëvenaard" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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