unparalleled

un·par·al·leled | \ ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld

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, -ləld, -ˈpa-rə- \

Definition of unparalleled

: having no parallel especially : having no equal or match : unique in kind or quality

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Examples of unparalleled in a Sentence

War crimes of this type are unparalleled in history. The new telescope offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research. Her knowledge of the subject is unparalleled.

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“Unparalleled.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unparalleled. Accessed 11 December 2019.

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More Definitions for unparalleled

unparalleled

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unparalleled

formal

: not found elsewhere : never seen or experienced before

: having no equal : better or greater than anyone or anything else

See the full definition for unparalleled in the English Language Learners Dictionary

unparalleled

un·par·al·leled | \ ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld

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Kids Definition of unparalleled

: having no counterpart or equal an unparalleled celebration

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