Unexampled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexampled

 

[ ʌnˈɛɡzæmpld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of comparison

Unexampled refers to something that is not capable of being exemplified, or something that does not have any parallel or precedent. It suggests a uniqueness that makes it impossible to draw comparisons with other similar entities. This term can also convey an extreme degree of rarity or distinctiveness in a particular context. When something is referred to as unexampled, it often highlights its exceptional qualities or characteristics that set it apart from the ordinary.

Synonyms

singular, unique, unmatched, unparalleled.

Examples of usage

  • Her unexampled achievements left everyone in awe.
  • The artist showcased an unexampled style that captivated the audience.
  • Their unexampled courage in the face of adversity inspired many.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexampled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem exemplo

🇮🇳 अद्वितीय

🇩🇪 beispiellos

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 безприкладний

🇵🇱 bezprecedensowy

🇯🇵 前例のない

🇫🇷 sans précédent

🇪🇸 sin precedentes

🇹🇷 örneksiz

🇰🇷 전례가 없는

🇸🇦 غير مسبوق

🇨🇿 bezprecedentní

🇸🇰 bezprecedentný

🇨🇳 前所未有的

🇸🇮 brez precedensa

🇮🇸 ófyrirséður

🇰🇿 бұрын-соңды болмаған

🇬🇪 წინა მაგალითის გარეშე

🇦🇿 nümunəsiz

🇲🇽 sin precedentes

Etymology

The word 'unexampled' is formed by combining the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation or absence, with the word 'exampled', which derives from 'example'. The term 'example' originates from the Latin word 'exemplum', meaning 'a sample or a model', which traces back to 'eximere' or 'to take out'. The 'un-' prefix effectively alters 'exampled' to suggest something that lacks examples or precedents. The usage of 'unexampled' in English can be traced back to the early 19th century, and it denotes exceptionalism in instances where there are no comparable cases. The evolution of this word reflects a growing complexity in the language, allowing speakers to convey uniqueness and rarity succinctly.