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Unusual

//ʌnˈjuːʒuəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not usual, out of the ordinary.

    "Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not commonly encountered wordnet
  2. 2
    not usual or common or ordinary wordnet
  3. 3
    being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Something that is unusual; an anomaly.

    "I should say that it was very unusual for such men to leave a bottle half empty. How do all these unusuals strike you, Watson?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From un- + usual.

Etymology 2

From un- + usual.

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