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inusual
/i.nuˈswal/
unusual
Su comportamiento fue inusual para él.
His behavior was unusual for him.
general
Not commonly seen or experienced; uncommon or strange.
Vimos un fenómeno inusual en el cielo anoche.
We saw an unusual phenomenon in the sky last night.
El clima ha sido inusual este año.
The weather has been unusual this year.
Often used to describe events, behaviors, or situations that deviate from the norm.
Collocations
comportamiento inusualunusual behaviorfenómeno inusualunusual phenomenonsituación inusualunusual situation
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Inusual is often used to describe events, behaviors, or situations that are not typical or expected.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'inusual' is a useful word, avoid using it excessively in formal writing. Opt for more precise synonyms when possible.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'in-' (not) + 'usualis' (usual), meaning 'not usual'.
Usage Notes
Often used to describe something that is out of the ordinary or unexpected. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixusual
common or typical
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés