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unexcelled

ex·cel
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ik-sel]
    • /ɪkˈsɛl/
    • /ˈʌnɪkˈseld/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ik-sel]
    • /ɪkˈsɛl/

Definitions of unexcelled word

  • verb without object unexcelled to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well: to excel in math. 1
  • verb with object unexcelled to surpass; be superior to; outdo: He excels all other poets of his day. 1
  • adjective unexcelled incapable of being improved; excelling all others 0
  • adjective unexcelled Excelling all others in some way. 0

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Origin of unexcelled

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English excellen < Latin excellere, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + -cellere to rise high, tower (akin to celsus high)

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Parts of speech for Unexcelled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unexcelled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

unexcelled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unexcelled

adj unexcelled

  • a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
  • a1 — in good health; physically fit

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