UNPRECEDENTED

unprecedented

(adjective) having no precedent; novel; “an unprecedented expansion in population and industry”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unprecedented (not comparable)

Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*prec"e*dent*ed, a.

Definition: Having no precedent or example; not preceded by a like case; not having the authority of prior example; novel; new; unexampled.

– Un*prec"e*dent*ed*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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