unprecedented
unprecedented — adjective
1. describing an event, achievement, or situation that is the first of its kind, wi
describing an event, achievement, or situation that is the first of its kind, with no earlier example to compare it to
Asher's promotion to manager at age twenty-two was unprecedented in the company's history.
unprecedented in [context]
The damage from the flood was unprecedented, leaving thousands of families homeless.
collocation: unprecedented damage / scale
Scientists in Japan recorded an unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures during the summer of 2024.
Yumi's decision to turn down a full scholarship surprised everyone — it was unprecedented at the school.
Hurricane Kemi brought an unprecedented level of rainfall to the coast, flooding entire villages.
- unparalleled
stronger emphasis on being unmatched, often used in praise
- unheard-of
more informal; suggests something shocking or surprising
- groundbreaking
focuses on innovation and progress, usually positive
- record-breaking
specifically about measurable achievements or numbers
- common
happens frequently, nothing unusual
- ordinary
not special or remarkable
- precedented
has happened or existed before (rare)
文法句型
unprecedented + noun
be + unprecedented
用法筆記
Commonly used in formal and journalistic writing. Frequently modifies nouns such as scale, level, decision, challenge, event, step, or rise. Often followed by 'in' to specify the domain (e.g. unprecedented in modern times).