unprecedented
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
un · pre · ce · den · ted
/ʌn · ˈpre · sɪ · den · tɪd/
English Definition
adj. never happened before
Significado en Español
sin precedentes
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chưa từng có
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(not)+precedent(precedent).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “unprecedented”?
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A
Unique
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B
Common
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C
Old-fashioned
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D
Predictable
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A — Unique.
“unprecedented” means adj. never happened before
Common questions about “unprecedented”
What does “unprecedented” mean?
unprecedented — adj. never happened before. In Chinese: 史无前例的.
How do you pronounce “unprecedented”?
unprecedented is pronounced /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/. It breaks into 5 syllables: un · pre · ce · den · ted.
Is “unprecedented” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. unprecedented appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “unprecedented”?
un(not)+precedent(precedent).