unusualとは

意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From un- +‎ usual.

発音

• IPA^(key): /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/, /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/

形容詞

unusual (comparative more unusual, superlative most unusual)

1. Not usual, out of the ordinary

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

   It’s definitely not unusual for a couple to meet through friends or be set up on a date.

   His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age.

   I’ve had no problem with female docs. I’ve had some – how should I say it – unusual experiences with a couple of male ones. And I have heard from girlfriends about their unusual experiences as well.

   Synonyms: uncommon, rare, extraordinary, remarkable; see also Thesaurus:strange

   Antonyms: normal, usual, common, ordinary

派生語

• unusually
• unusualness

名詞

unusual (複数形 unusuals)

1. Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
   • (Can we date this quote by Arthur Conan Doyle かつ provide title, author's full name, かつ other details?)

     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?

   • 1939, Pauline Redmond, ‎Wilfrid Redmond, Business paper writing, a career (page 154)

     Two of these unusuals have been selected for special effort throughout the season. They are kneeling pads and water-proof garden gloves. During the bulb planting season they are displayed with the bulbs […]

参照

• unusual at OneLook Dictionary Search