unparalleled

[ uhn-par-uh-leld ]
/ ʌnˈpær əˌlɛld /
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adjective

not paralleled; unequaled or unmatched; peerless; unprecedented: unparalleled athletic ability.

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Also especially British, un·par·al·lelled.

Origin of unparalleled

First recorded in 1585–95; un-1 + parallel + -ed2

Words nearby unparalleled

unpack, unpaged, unpaid, unpaid-for, unpalatable, unparalleled, unpardonable, unparliamentary, unpasteurized, unpatriotic, unpaved
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Words related to unparalleled

unsurpassed, rare, incomparable, singular, unequaled, exceptional, unmatched, unrivaled, unique, unprecedented, all-time, alone, champion, consummate, matchless, most, nonpareil, only, peerless, single

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British Dictionary definitions for unparalleled

unparalleled
/ (ʌnˈpærəˌlɛld) /

adjective

unmatched; unequalled
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