Unprecedented

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/

Definitions of unprecedented

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unprecedented' describes something that has not happened before

Example Sentences

A1 The pandemic caused an unprecedented disruption in our daily lives.

A2 The company faced unprecedented challenges during the economic crisis.

B1 The new technology brought about unprecedented changes in the industry.

B2 The scientific discovery was hailed as unprecedented in the field of medicine.

C1 The artist's work was described as unprecedented in its creativity and originality.

C2 The peace agreement marked an unprecedented moment in diplomatic history.

Examples of unprecedented in a Sentence

formal The global pandemic caused an unprecedented economic downturn.

informal I've never seen anything like this before, it's totally unprecedented.

slang This situation is off the charts, it's unprecedented!

figurative The storm caused unprecedented damage to the coastal town.

Grammatical Forms of unprecedented

• past tense: unprecedented
• plural: unprecedented
• comparative: more unprecedented
• superlative: most unprecedented
• present tense: unprecedented
• future tense: will be unprecedented
• perfect tense: has been unprecedented
• continuous tense: is being unprecedented
• singular: unprecedented
• positive degree: unprecedented
• infinitive: to unprecedented
• gerund: unprecedented
• participle: unprecedented

Origin and Evolution of unprecedented

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unprecedented' originated from the Latin word 'praecedentia', meaning 'going before'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that had no previous example or precedent, the word 'unprecedented' has evolved to emphasize the exceptional or extraordinary nature of a situation or event.