| word | unprecedented |
|---|---|
| definition | adjective If something is unprecedented, it has never happened before. Such a move is rare, but not unprecedented. Unfortunately we are living in unprecedented times. In 1987 the Socialists took the unprecedented step of appointing a civilian to command the force. If you describe something as unprecedented, you are emphasizing that it is very great in quality, amount, or scale . Each home boasts an unprecedented level of quality throughout. The scheme has been hailed as an unprecedented success. |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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