unusual
adjective
- not usual
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English un- English usual English unusual From un- + usual.
- 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.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English un- English usual English unusual From un- + usual.
- Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
“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?”
“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 […]”