Definitions
- Describing something that has no previous example or parallel. - Referring to a situation or event that is unique and without comparison. - Talking about something that is unparalleled or unprecedented in history.
- Describing something that has never happened before. - Referring to a situation or event that is without precedent or historical comparison. - Talking about something that is entirely new and groundbreaking.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is new or unique.
- 2Both words suggest that the thing being described is without comparison or parallel.
- 3Both words emphasize the exceptional nature of the thing being described.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unprecedented is more commonly used than unexampled in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Unprecedented has a more positive connotation, suggesting innovation and progress, while unexampled can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting something unusual or unexpected.
- 3Scope: Unprecedented can refer to a wide range of situations or events, while unexampled is typically used in more specific contexts.
- 4Formality: Unprecedented is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while unexampled is less common and may be considered more formal.
Remember this!
Unexampled and unprecedented are synonyms that describe something new, unique, and without comparison. However, unprecedented is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation, suggesting innovation and progress. Unexampled, on the other hand, is less common and may have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting something unusual or unexpected.
