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unusual

[uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl]

adjective

  1. not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional.

    an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,


unusual

/ ʌˈːʊə /

adjective

  1. out of the ordinary; uncommon; extraordinary

    an unusual design

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unusually adverb
  • unusualness noun
  • ܲˈܲܲԱ noun
  • ܲˈܲܲ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unusual1

First recorded in 1575–85; un- 1 + usual
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He was still five months away from being able to sign his first senior contract at the age of 16 when Palmeiras, in an unusual move, announced they had agreed the terms of it.

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“This is a really unusual situation. This really doesn’t happen,” Harwood said.

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Kelly’s attorney, Brindley, said in his motion that his client’s “continued incarceration while he knows his life is in jeopardy constitutes cruel and unusual punishment,” a violation of his constitutional rights.

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The other records sound from the cockpit, so investigators can hear what the pilots are saying and listen for any unusual noises.

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Shan Saunders, the senior crown prosecutor on the case, said it was "unusual to have a phone that when downloaded contains so much information".

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