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unusual

adjective

un·​usu·​al ˌən-ˈyü-zhə-wəl How to pronounce unusual (audio)
-zhəl;
-ˈyüzh-wəl
: not usual : uncommon, rare
unusually adverb
unusualness noun

Example Sentences

It's not unusual for him to stay late at work. a scene of unusual beauty She has an unusual name.
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Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unusual was in 1579

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