precedented

[ˈprɛsɪdəntɪd]

precedented Definition

having been done or occurring before; existing or known from the past.

Using precedented: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "precedented" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The current situation is without precedent in our country's history.

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    The company's profits this year are unprecedented.

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    The level of violence in the city is unprecedented.

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    The scale of the disaster is unprecedented.

precedented Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for precedented

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Summary: precedented in Brief

'Unprecedented' [ˈprɛsɪdəntɪd] means something that has not been done or seen before. It is often used to describe a situation, event, or phenomenon that is unique or exceptional. Examples include 'The current situation is without precedent in our country's history.' and 'The company's profits this year are unprecedented.' Synonyms for 'unprecedented' include 'established' and 'traditional,' while antonyms include 'novel' and 'original.'