unusual

Meanings

• adjective

  Strange or unusual; deviating from what is normal or expected.

  - "The unusual behavior of the animal caught the attention of the scientists."
  - "The unusual taste of the dish took me by surprise."
  - "The unusual weather pattern caused widespread damage."

• adjective

  Not commonly encountered, experienced, or known.

  - "The unusual situation required a creative solution."
  - "The unusual request was granted with reluctance."
  - "The unusual event disrupted the routine."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

common , normal , ordinary , usual

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Synonyms

extraordinary , rare , remarkable , uncommon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unusual
moonuel , juneaul , boonuel , spoonful , luneal , blooner , moneal , pooneal , looneal , rooner , looner , booner , mooner , looneal , pooneal , looneal , rooner , looner

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Variants

List of all variants of unusual that leads to same result
unusual , unusually , unusualness , unusualnesses , cruel and unusual punishment

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Forms

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unusualness, unusually, unusualest

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Etymology

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Before 1200; Middle English (in the sense ‘different, other’): from Old French usuel, from us (used) + -al.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unusual' has 7 letters.

2. The unusual is often associated with the extraordinary and the unexpected.

3. The unusual can be found in every aspect of life, from nature to art to human behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aberration: A deviation from what is normal, regular, or expected, especially one that is unwanted and that causes trouble or difficulty.

2. Anomaly: A phenomenon that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

3. Curiosity: A strong desire to learn or know something. The unusual can spark curiosity and lead to new discoveries.

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Culture

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The term 'unusual' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music to describe unique and extraordinary situations or characters. In art, it can refer to a style or technique that deviates from the norm, while in literature, it can be used to create suspense or intrigue. In music, it can refer to a genre or sound that is not commonly heard.

How to Memorize "unusual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something unusual is happening. Close your eyes and picture it in your mind. What do you see? What are the colors, shapes, and textures involved?

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'unusual' that is easy to remember. For example, 'An unusual bird with a long neck and blue feathers is a flamingo'.

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