Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word When something is not common or happens rarely.
Unusual
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The dog has unusual spots.It was unusual to see snow in summer.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word "inusitatus", combining "in-" meaning not, and "usitatus" meaning usual or customary, it evolved in Middle English to become ‘unusual’.
Usage Statistics:
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