Unprecedented
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unprecedented is an adjective meaning Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.
Meaning
Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.
Example Sentences
On October 6, 1927, Warner Bros. released The Jazz Singer, the first sound-synched feature film, prompting a technological shift of unprecedented speed and unstoppable force. Within two years, nearly every studio release was a talkie.
Synonyms for unprecedented
Depending on context, synonyms include new, unexampled.
Antonyms for unprecedented
Common opposites include precedented.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unexampled, new, unheard-of, irreplaceable, incredible, unmatched.
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