unusual
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unusually adverb
- unusualness noun
Etymology
Origin of unusual
Example Sentences
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"No dining experience, however unusual or exclusive, sits outside the law," it said.
From BBC
Their unusual way of living offers clues into humans' own evolutionary past, while their adaptations to the heat appear timely in a world where temperatures are on the rise.
From Barron's
He is among five people from local villages, all but one without a high school diploma, working on a project focused on the area's highly unusual savannah-dwelling chimpanzees.
From Barron's
“It is highly unusual and aggressive for law enforcement to conduct a search on a reporter’s home,” the article stated.
From Salon
The chemical modifications found in GlcHMS326 contribute to its unusual structure and enhanced performance.
From Science Daily
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