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unusual positions


Meanings
  • adjective

    A situation, condition, or arrangement that is not typical or normal.

    - "The unusual position of the sun caused a beautiful sunset."
    - "The athlete's unusual position during the high jump allowed for greater height."
    - "The unusual position of the furniture in the room made the space feel cramped."
  • noun

    A unique or unexpected arrangement of people or things.

    - "The circus performer's unusual positions left the audience in awe."
    - "The sculpture depicted humans in unusual positions, challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of the body."
    - "The unusual positions of the stars in the night sky were said to foretell good fortune."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with unusual positions
moonuel , juneaul , jewel , cruel
Variants
List of all variants of unusual positions that leads to same result
position , positions , positioned , positioning , fetal position , fetal positions , missionary position , missionary positions
Forms
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unusualness, unusually, unusualities


Etymology
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The term 'unusual' comes from the Old French word 'usuel,' meaning 'common' or 'customary.' The opposite of usual is, therefore, unusual.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'unusual' was once used to describe a type of fabric with a distinctive pattern?

  2. In the game of chess, a pawn can reach an unusual position known as 'queening,' where it is promoted to a queen.

  3. The term 'unusual' is often used in the medical field to describe symptoms or conditions that are not typical or expected.


Related Concepts
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  1. Aberration: An aberration is an unusual or unexpected deviation from what is normal or regular.

  2. Anomaly: An anomaly is an unusual or unexpected occurrence or feature.

  3. Quirk: A quirk is an unusual or unexpected trait or behavior.


Culture
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Unusual positions have been a source of fascination and inspiration in various aspects of culture. In literature, unusual positions have been used to convey unique experiences, such as Alice in Wonderland's 'unbirthday' party or the bizarre positions taken by characters in Kafka's Metamorphosis. In art, unusual positions have been used to challenge perceptions and provoke thought, such as Marcel Duchamp's 'Fountain.' In music, unusual positions have been used to create unique sounds, such as the 'scordatura' technique in string music. In science, unusual positions, such as the 'inverted' position of a pendulum, have been used to better understand physical phenomena.

How to Memorize "unusual positions"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize unusual positions, imagine situations or arrangements that deviate from the norm. For example, imagine a person standing on their hands or a bird flying upside down.

  2. associate

    - To associate unusual positions with something familiar, think of unusual positions in relation to everyday objects or situations. For example, imagine a person sitting in a chair upside down or a book lying on its spine.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use mnemonics to memorize unusual positions, create a visual image or story for each unusual position. For example, imagine a person standing on their hands as a tree with their feet in the sky or a book lying on its spine as a mountain with its pages as snowy peaks.


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