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- [uhn-yoo-zhoo-uh l, -yoozh-wuh l]
- /ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl/
- /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-yoo-zhoo-uh l, -yoozh-wuh l]
- /ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl/
Definitions of unusual word
- adjective unusual not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response. 1
- adjective unusual not normal 1
- adjective unusual person: not like others 1
- adjective unusual extraordinary 1
- adjective unusual If something is unusual, it does not happen very often or you do not see it or hear it very often. 0
- adjective unusual If you describe someone as unusual, you think that they are interesting and different from other people. 0
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Origin of unusual
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; un-1 + usual
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Parts of speech for Unusual
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unusual popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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".
unusual usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unusual
adj unusual
- unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- noteworthy — worthy of notice or attention; notable; remarkable: a noteworthy addition to our collection of rare books.
- awesome — An awesome person or thing is very impressive and often frightening.
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
Antonyms for unusual
adj unusual
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
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