unusually

Meanings

• adverb

  occurring, done, or felt in an extent, degree, or manner that is significantly above the norm.

  - "The weather was unusually warm for this time of year."
  - "His behavior was unusually aggressive during the meeting."

• adjective

  different from what is usual or expected.

  - "The results were unusually good."
  - "She wore an unusually bright red dress."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

unwontedly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unusually
mullally,ully , jolly , rally,olly , dolly , merry,erry , sparry , qually , gally , jolly , tally,ally , dally , hally , rally

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Variants

List of all variants of unusually that leads to same result
unusual , unusually , unusualness , unusualnesses

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Etymology

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early 16th century: from unusuall, past participle of use (in the sense: ‘be accustomed to’)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'unusual' comes from the Old French word 'usuel', which means 'customary' or 'habitual'.

2. The opposite of 'unusual' is 'normal' or 'typical'.

3. In statistics, an 'unusual' data point is called an outlier.

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Related Concepts

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1. abnormal: Related concept, but 'abnormal' implies a deviation from what is considered normal or healthy, whereas 'unusual' can refer to anything that is different from what is expected or typical.

2. exceptional: Related concept, but 'exceptional' implies something that is remarkable or outstanding, whereas 'unusual' can refer to anything that is different from what is expected or typical.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unusually' is often used to describe characters or situations that deviate from the norm. In art, it can refer to works that challenge conventional styles or themes. In music, an 'unusually' composed piece may incorporate unconventional harmonies or rhythms.

How to Memorize "unusually"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something is different from what you usually expect. For example, imagine a red bird instead of a blue one, or imagine a person behaving in an unexpected way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unusual' with something that is different or unexpected. For example, you could associate it with a red bird, a surprise party, or a unique artwork.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'unusual' with an unusual image or phrase. For example, you could remember it as 'un-us-ual' (unexpected, unusual, atypical).

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