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Unseasonably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unseasonably

 

[ ʌnˈsiːzənəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

weather conditions

Unseasonably is an adverb that describes a weather condition that is not typical for a particular season. It often indicates that temperatures or weather patterns are unusually warm or cold for the time of year. For example, unseasonably warm temperatures in winter can lead to early blooming of flowers and changes in animal behavior. Conversely, unseasonably cold temperatures in spring might cause delays in planting crops. This term is commonly used in meteorology and weather reporting.

Synonyms

abnormally, inconsistently, unexpectedly.

Examples of usage

  • It was unseasonably warm for December.
  • The region experienced unseasonably cold weather in April.
  • Unseasonably heavy rains caused flooding this summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "unseasonably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fora de época

🇮🇳 असामान्य रूप से

🇩🇪 ungewöhnlich

🇮🇩 tidak sesuai musim

🇺🇦 не сезонно

🇵🇱 poza sezonem

🇯🇵 季節外れに

🇫🇷 hors saison

🇪🇸 fuera de temporada

🇹🇷 mevsim dışı

🇰🇷 비정상적으로

🇸🇦 خارج الموسم

🇨🇿 mimo sezóny

🇸🇰 mimo sezóny

🇨🇳 季节外

🇸🇮 izven sezone

🇮🇸 utan árs

🇰🇿 маусымнан тыс

🇬🇪 მოსაზრებით

🇦🇿 müsbət olmamaq

🇲🇽 fuera de temporada

Etymology

The word 'unseasonably' is derived from the word 'season', which has its roots in the Latin term 'sessio', meaning 'a sitting' or 'a period of time'. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation or absence, thus 'unseasonably' conveys the concept of not adhering to the expected or typical seasonal patterns. The evolution of the word reflects the agricultural and climatic awareness of societies throughout history, where seasonal changes directly impacted crop cycles and daily life. The term became more commonly used in English weather reports and discussions as meteorological understanding developed, particularly in the context of climate variability and change.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,958 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.