Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unprecedented-event
noun
/ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd ɪˈvɛnt/
Definition
An unprecedented event is a situation or occurrence that has never happened before or has no previous example.
Examples
- When the world collectively faced a pandemic, it was an unprecedented event that changed society forever.
- The sudden discovery of a new species in the urban area felt like an unprecedented event to biologists.
- The signing of the unprecedented peace treaty brought hope to the war-torn region.
Meaning
It refers to something that is remarkable, unique, or extraordinary because it deviates from the norm or usual occurrences.
Synonyms
- unparalleled event
- extraordinary occurrence
- historical moment