unprecedented
gb/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/ us/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/
C1
انگریزی
~ 5400
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
never done, known, or seen before
Happening for the first time; something that has never happened, been done, or been known before.
استعمال کا انداز:
an unprecedented [event / action / situation]
عام غلطی:
Learners often confuse "unprecedented" with "unexpected" or "unpredictable." "Unprecedented" means there is no earlier example of this kind of thing; it does not simply mean that people did not expect it. Also, some learners try to use it as a verb (e.g., *"This event unprecedented our plans"*), which is incorrect; it is only an adjective.
ہم معنی الفاظ
unheard-of (Emphasizes that something is completely new or strange, often with a slightly stronger emotional reaction than "unprecedented.")
متضاد الفاظ
routine (Describes something that happens regularly and is fully expected, the opposite of being new or without example.)
لفظی تراکیب
unprecedented times
|unprecedented move
|unprecedented decision
|unprecedented crisis
|unprecedented event
|unprecedented situation
موضوعات
politics
|business
|media
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The company took the unprecedented step of sharing all its data with the public.
- Such an unprecedented crisis has forced governments to rethink their policies.
- The court's decision was unprecedented in the history of the country.
- We are facing challenges of an unprecedented kind in modern healthcare.
- The sudden shutdown of every branch on the same day was completely unprecedented.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The city had an unprecedented flood last year.
- This was an unprecedented change in our school rules.
- The team made an unprecedented comeback in the final game.
- We are living through an unprecedented situation.
- The company closed its offices worldwide, which was unprecedented.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
greater than ever before
Reaching a level, size, or strength that has never been so high before.
استعمال کا انداز:
unprecedented [level / scale / rate] of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use "very" or "more" directly before "unprecedented" (e.g., *"very unprecedented"* or *"more unprecedented"*), which sounds unnatural because "unprecedented" already includes the idea of being at the highest level. Instead, use adverbs like "almost" or "truly" if needed (e.g., "almost unprecedented pressure").
ہم معنی الفاظ
record-breaking (Often used with numbers, sports, or statistics; highlights that something sets a new record, while "unprecedented" sounds more formal and general.)
متضاد الفاظ
normal (Suggests that levels or amounts are usual or expected, not higher than anything seen before.)
لفظی تراکیب
unprecedented levels
|unprecedented scale
|unprecedented rate
|unprecedented growth
|unprecedented demand
|unprecedented pressure
موضوعات
business
|science
|media
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The country is experiencing unprecedented levels of unemployment.
- Online retailers saw unprecedented demand during the holiday season.
- Scientists have warned about the unprecedented rate of ice melt in the Arctic.
- The project required an unprecedented amount of funding for a local initiative.
- Students are under unprecedented pressure to perform well in exams.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The city has reached an unprecedented level of air pollution.
- Our website had an unprecedented number of visitors this week.
- The team received an unprecedented amount of support from fans.
- There was an unprecedented rate of change in technology last year.
- The company is under unprecedented pressure from investors.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
unprecedented
IPA
GB/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/
US/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/
ہجا بندی اور زور
un - pre - ced - en - ted (5 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pre)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: unprecedented
متعلقہ الفاظ
Related words
precedence
noun
predecessor
noun B2
Advanced or less common
unprecedentedly
adverb
عبارات
in an unprecedented move
1/ˈɪn ən ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd mˈuv/
fixed phrase
formal
in an action never seen before
Used to introduce an action or decision that has never been taken before in that kind of situation.
مثالیں
- In an unprecedented move, the company apologized publicly and refunded every customer.
- The government, in an unprecedented move, released all the documents to the press.
in these unprecedented times
1/ˈɪn ðˈiz ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
formal
during this never-seen-before period
Used to talk about the current period as very unusual and not like any time before.
مثالیں
- In these unprecedented times, many people are working from home.
- The message began, "In these unprecedented times, your safety is our top priority."
of unprecedented proportions
1/əv ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd pɹəpˈɔɹʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
with a size never seen before
Used after a noun to show that something is much larger or more serious than anything before.
مثالیں
- They warned that the region could face a disaster of unprecedented proportions.
- The scandal grew into a crisis of unprecedented proportions for the company.
on an unprecedented scale
1/ˈɔn ən ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
at a size never seen before
Used to say that something is happening in a size or amount that has never been seen before.
مثالیں
- The virus spread on an unprecedented scale across the globe.
- Climate change is causing natural disasters on an unprecedented scale.
to an unprecedented degree
1/tə ən ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
to a level never reached before
Used to say that something happens more strongly or more than ever before.
مثالیں
- Public trust in institutions has fallen to an unprecedented degree.
- Technology now shapes our daily lives to an unprecedented degree.