unusual A2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ See IPA manual Freq #2443 Meanings 1 adj Not usual or common; different from what you normally see It is unusual to see snow here in April. 2 adj Interesting or surprising because it is rare The museum had an unusual collection of old clocks. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · not usual or common;... abnormalcuriousstrange Appears in Phrases (2) See all unusual punishment A penalty that differs from the kinds normally imposed. Adjective + noun unusual longevity an exceptionally long period of service or continued involvement in an organization Adjective + noun Etymology AI details From un- + usual. Topics Describing Qualities Register & Style External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # unusual **Type:** Word **Level:** A2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ **Frequency rank:** 2443 ## Meanings 1. Not usual or common; different from what you normally see 2. Interesting or surprising because it is rare ## Examples - It is unusual to see snow here in April. - The museum had an unusual collection of old clocks. ## Roots and Affixes - Affix: un- - not ## Etymology From un- + usual. ## AI Etymology Unusual is from un- + usual. The surface analysis is un- + usual. The prefix un- supplies the negative or reversive element. In present-day use, it can mean not usual or common; different from what you normally see, or interesting or surprising because it is rare. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Register & Style markdown