Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Unprecedented”
Something that has never happened before in history or experience; completely new.
Word Family of Unprecedented
What is the adjective of unprecedented? — unprecedented
What is the adverb of unprecedented? — unprecedentedly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The pandemic caused unprecedented disruption to businesses and schools worldwide. B2
- Climate scientists warn that heat waves of unprecedented intensity are becoming more frequent. B2
- She achieved unprecedented success by winning three gold medals in one competition. B1
Word Form Patterns for Unprecedented
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: unprecedented → unprecedentedly.
Origin and Word Formation of Unprecedented
From Latin praecedere (to go before), with un- prefix meaning 'not'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Unprecedented
Wrong: The event was precedented by historical events.
Correct: The event was unprecedented; nothing like it had happened before.
Use 'unprecedented' as an adjective; 'precedent' is a different word meaning an earlier example.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Unprecedented
What are the word forms of “unprecedented”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “unprecedented”?
“unprecedented” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “unprecedented” come from?
From Latin praecedere (to go before), with un- prefix meaning 'not'.