unprecedented

Definition

  • adjective: not done or experienced before
  • adjective: having no precedent
  • synonyms: novel, new, unexampled

Examples

  • An 'unprecedented' number of students are taking the class.

  • The team has enjoyed 'unprecedented' success this year.

  • This level of growth is 'unprecedented'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the triggerman, we just track the device. And meanwhile, Gotham lives under a warlord, like some failed state? Dial it back, officer. This situation is unprecedented. We can't do anything to risk millions of lives. You gonna tell 'im? You gonna tell 'im what's really goin' on? (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises