Unprecedented

/ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Never before experienced or seen; unparalleled.

The scale of the crisis brought about unprecedented changes in government policy.

Having no prior example or instance.

The unprecedented level of funding allowed for groundbreaking research to take place.

Unique in the history of something.

The team's unprecedented victory brought them international acclaim.

Extraordinary or exceptional in some way.

She displayed unprecedented talent that set her apart from her peers.

From un- + precedented.

unprecedented times

Referring to unique or extraordinary situations in history.

unprecedented growth

Describing growth that is unmatched or extraordinary.

precedent

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide.

unprecedentedly

In a way that has never happened before.

Epic

That party was unprecedented, it was totally epic!

Off the charts

Her performance was unprecedented; it was off the charts!