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unseasonable


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not in accordance with the normal or usual season; contrary to the normal or expected time; not suitable to the season.

    - "The unseasonable rain made the roads slippery."
    - "Despite the unseasonable heat, the tourists flocked to the beach."

Antonyms

seasonable
Synonyms

ill-timed , inopportune
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unseasonable
reasonsable , misconceivable , rearrangeable
Variants
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unseasonable , unseasonableness , unseasonablenesses , unseasonably
Forms
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The comparative form is 'more unseasonable', and the superlative form is 'most unseasonable'. The verb form is 'unseason'. For example: The farmer was upset by the unseasonable frost that damaged his crops.


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'desaisonable', meaning 'out of season'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'unseasonable' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. In some parts of the world, unseasonable rains can lead to flooding and landslides, while in other parts, droughts can result from unseasonable dry spells.

  3. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer is typically considered the unseasonable time for snow, as most of the region experiences warm weather during this season.


Related Concepts
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  1. climate change: Unseasonable weather is a common symptom of climate change, which can have negative impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and human health.

  2. seasonality: Seasonality refers to the regular recurrence of certain phenomena or patterns throughout the year. Unseasonable weather or events can disrupt seasonal patterns and cause unexpected challenges.


Culture
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In literature, 'unseasonable' has been used to describe unexpected events or situations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola disguises herself as a man and falls in love with Duke Orsino, who is also in love with Olivia. Viola's unseasonable presence at Olivia's house leads to a series of misunderstandings and complications.

How to Memorize "unseasonable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene where the weather is not what is expected for the season. For example, imagine a snowman in the middle of summer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unseasonable' with unexpected or abnormal. For example, think of a surprise party as an unseasonable event.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: U is for unusual, S is for season, and A is for against.


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