adjective
unusual
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adjective
1
Not usual or ordinary; out of the norm.
"It's unusual for him to be late."
"They noticed an unusual smell coming from the basement."
How to Use Unusual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDifferent from what normally happens or is expected.
Common pairings
unusual for
highly unusual
nothing unusual
Word Forms
more unusual comparative, unusuals plural, most unusual superlative
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Etymology
From un- (\"not\") plus usual.