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unusual

Two-career families are no longer unusual.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not commonly encountered or occurring: Describes something that is not frequent, typical, or ordinary in experience or observation.
    • Being out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or peculiar: Describes something that deviates from the norm in a way that is surprising or noteworthy.
Usage and Examples

  • As an adjective describing rarity:

    • Two-career families are no longer unusual.
    • An unusual meteorite was discovered in the desert.
    • It's unusual to see snow in this region.

  • As an adjective describing strangeness or distinctiveness:

    • She has a strange, unusual sense of humor.
    • The painting was of unusual beauty.
    • He has an unusual ability to remember names.
Advanced Usage

  • "Cruel and unusual punishment": A legal phrase referring to punishment considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts, or because it is disproportionate to the crime.

    • The law forbids cruel and unusual punishment.

  • To emphasize a positive deviation from the norm:

    • The chef's unusual combination of flavors was a delightful surprise.
    • His unusual approach to the problem proved to be highly effective.
Variants and Related Words

  • Unusually (adverb): In a way that is not common or ordinary.

    • The weather is unusually warm for January.

  • Unusualness (noun): The state or quality of being unusual.

    • The unusualness of the event attracted media attention.
Synonyms
  • Uncommon: Not occurring often; rare.
  • Rare: Not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value.
  • Extraordinary: Very unusual or remarkable.
  • Peculiar: Strange or odd; unusual.
  • Atypical: Not representative of a type, group, or class.
Antonyms
  • Usual: Habitually or typically occurring or done; customary.
  • Common: Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
  • Ordinary: With no special or distinctive features; normal.
  • Customary: According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.
  • Normal: Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
unusual

Two-career families are no longer unusual.

Adjective
  1. not commonly encountered
    • two-career families are no longer unusual
  2. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
    • a strange exaltation that was indefinable
    • a strange fantastical mind
    • what a strange sense of humor she has
  3. not usual or common or ordinary
    • a scene of unusual beauty
    • a man of unusual ability
    • cruel and unusual punishment
    • an unusual meteorite

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