unprecedented

[ uhn-pres-i-den-tid ]

/ ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd /

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adjective

without previous instance; never before known or experienced; unexampled or unparalleled: an unprecedented event.

Origin of unprecedented

First recorded in 1615–25; un-¹ + precedent + -ed²

SYNONYMS FOR unprecedented

unique, extraordinary, exceptional, novel.

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historical usage of unprecedented

The adjective unprecedented is unremarkable in its formation ( un- + precedent + -ed ) and meaning “without precedent, having no precedent; unparalleled.”
What is remarkable about unprecedented is that the two earliest known citations appear with the spelling unpresidented, with an si. The first use of this word appears in a 1641 speech by John Finch, Speaker of the House of Commons (later Lord Keeper of the Great Seal) and a very partisan supporter of King Charles I, and the second recorded use was made by King Charles himself in 1642 in his reply to Parliament. It is not until the following year that we find the first printed instance of this word spelled correctly, with a ce, in a political pamphlet in opposition to Charles I, written by Henry Parker, a strong supporter of the British Parliament.

OTHER WORDS FROM unprecedented

un·prec·e·dent·ed·ly, adverbun·prec·e·dent·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby unprecedented

unposed, unpracticable, unpractical, unpracticed, unpractised, unprecedented, unpredictable, unprejudiced, unpremeditated, unprepared, unprepossessing

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Example sentences from the Web for unprecedented

The number of dissenters though is unprecedented in the modern era.
Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup|Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We won an unprecedented pardon from then-President Karzai, and Gulnaz was freed.
We’re Not Done in Afghanistan|Kimberley Motley|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Today, we are before a heinous crime the likes of which are unprecedented in our safe country,” he said.
Abu Dhabi Treats U.S. Teacher’s Murder as Terrorist Attack|Chris Allbritton|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So to hear such fervent anti-Ortega sentiment from previously devoted campesinos and compañeros is unprecedented.
China’s Nicaragua Canal Could Spark a New Central America Revolution|Nina Lakhani|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Instead, he barely pushed the jurors to charge the cop and allowed the unprecedented step of letting the officer testify.
Prosecutor Used Grand Jury to Let Darren Wilson Walk|Tom Nolan|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our young people are educated in republicanism; an apostacy from that to royalism is unprecedented and impossible.
Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
The words fire, energy, abandon, found in him unprecedented meanings.
Complete Prose Works|Walt Whitman
These green men are doing an unprecedented thing in attacking the Ralas, the masters of this world, remember.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930|Various
A sight of unprecedented splendour took place in Verona on the occasion of the Congress of Sovereigns that was held there in 1822.
The Story of Verona|Alethea Wiel
During the first week the sale of stamps at Laurel Run post-office was unprecedented in the annals of the Department.
Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories|Bret Harte

British Dictionary definitions for unprecedented

unprecedented

/ (ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd) /

adjective

having no precedent; unparalleled

Derived forms of unprecedented

unprecedentedly, adverb

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	unprecedented
释义	unprecedented [ uhn-pres-i-den-tid ] / ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR unprecedented ON THESAURUS.COM adjective without previous instance; never before known or experienced; unexampled or unparalleled: an unprecedented event. Origin of unprecedented First recorded in 1615–25; un-¹ + precedent + -ed² SYNONYMS FOR unprecedented unique, extraordinary, exceptional, novel. SEE SYNONYMS FOR unprecedented ON THESAURUS.COM historical usage of unprecedented The adjective unprecedented is unremarkable in its formation ( un- + precedent + -ed ) and meaning “without precedent, having no precedent; unparalleled.” What is remarkable about unprecedented is that the two earliest known citations appear with the spelling unpresidented, with an si. The first use of this word appears in a 1641 speech by John Finch, Speaker of the House of Commons (later Lord Keeper of the Great Seal) and a very partisan supporter of King Charles I, and the second recorded use was made by King Charles himself in 1642 in his reply to Parliament. It is not until the following year that we find the first printed instance of this word spelled correctly, with a ce, in a political pamphlet in opposition to Charles I, written by Henry Parker, a strong supporter of the British Parliament. OTHER WORDS FROM unprecedented un·prec·e·dent·ed·ly, adverbun·prec·e·dent·ed·ness, noun Words nearby unprecedented unposed, unpracticable, unpractical, unpracticed, unpractised, unprecedented, unpredictable, unprejudiced, unpremeditated, unprepared, unprepossessing Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for unprecedented The number of dissenters though is unprecedented in the modern era. Democrats Accidentally Save Boehner From Republican Coup\|Ben Jacobs, Jackie Kucinich\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST We won an unprecedented pardon from then-President Karzai, and Gulnaz was freed. We’re Not Done in Afghanistan\|Kimberley Motley\|December 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “Today, we are before a heinous crime the likes of which are unprecedented in our safe country,” he said. Abu Dhabi Treats U.S. Teacher’s Murder as Terrorist Attack\|Chris Allbritton\|December 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So to hear such fervent anti-Ortega sentiment from previously devoted campesinos and compañeros is unprecedented. China’s Nicaragua Canal Could Spark a New Central America Revolution\|Nina Lakhani\|November 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Instead, he barely pushed the jurors to charge the cop and allowed the unprecedented step of letting the officer testify. Prosecutor Used Grand Jury to Let Darren Wilson Walk\|Tom Nolan\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our young people are educated in republicanism; an apostacy from that to royalism is unprecedented and impossible. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson\|Thomas Jefferson The words fire, energy, abandon, found in him unprecedented meanings. Complete Prose Works\|Walt Whitman These green men are doing an unprecedented thing in attacking the Ralas, the masters of this world, remember. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930\|Various A sight of unprecedented splendour took place in Verona on the occasion of the Congress of Sovereigns that was held there in 1822. The Story of Verona\|Alethea Wiel During the first week the sale of stamps at Laurel Run post-office was unprecedented in the annals of the Department. Colonel Starbottle's Client and Other Stories\|Bret Harte British Dictionary definitions for unprecedented unprecedented / (ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd) / adjective having no precedent; unparalleled Derived forms of unprecedented unprecedentedly, adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to unprecedented The Best Words To Use During Unprecedented TimesHaving words to describe our extreme situations can help us better connect with the people around us who are going through the same experiences. Here are some words to empower you. READ MORE Describe 2020 In Just One Word? We Asked, You Answered.Describing 2020 in just a word or two seems like a daunting task so we asked our Thesaurus.com fans to put their wordsmithing to the test. Here are the words they chose to best sum up 2020! READ MORE Words related to unprecedented unusual, remarkable, singular, fantastic, unheard-of, uncommon, extraordinary, unparalleled, miraculous, new, bizarre, unique, unrivaled, aberrant, abnormal, anomalous, eccentric, exotic, freakish, idiosyncratic
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unprecedented

adjective

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historical usage of unprecedented

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British Dictionary definitions for unprecedented

adjective

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