adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not exceeded by others. not-comparable

   "All grades of coal, deepmined and opencast, are produced, and Durham coking coal is unsurpassed for iron and steel making and is world-famous."

Adjective

1. 1
   not capable of being improved on wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bestalonebeyond comparebeyond comparisonchampionchoice

Example

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"The quality of craftsmanship in this clock company is unsurpassed."

Etymology

From un- + surpassed.

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