Adjective.
/inuˈsual/
The word inusual is an adjective that describes something that is not usual, common, or typical. It is used to indicate that an occurrence, behavior, or object deviates from what is ordinarily expected. The frequency of use is relatively high, as it can apply in various contexts, including everyday conversations and formal writing. It is common in both oral and written forms.
The heavy rain in August is unusual in this region.
Su comportamiento inusual llamó la atención de todos.
His unusual behavior caught everyone's attention.
Es inusual ver tanta gente en el parque durante un día de semana.
While "inusual" itself may not appear in many idiomatic expressions, it can be used in various phrases to convey unusual circumstances or events.
"His reaction was unusual for such a trivial situation."
Un evento inusual - "El descubrimiento de esa nueva especie fue un evento inusual en el campo de la biología."
"The discovery of that new species was an unusual event in the field of biology."
Un comportamiento inusual - "El comportamiento inusual de los animales antes de la tormenta es un fenómeno interesante."
"The unusual behavior of animals before the storm is an interesting phenomenon."
Una situación inusual - "Nos encontramos en una situación inusual que requería atención inmediata."
The term inusual derives from the Latin word "unusualis," which is composed of the prefix "in-" meaning "not," and "usualis," meaning "usual." This combination gives rise to the meaning "not usual" or "not typical."
Synonyms: - Anómalo - Raro - Excepcional
Antonyms: - Usual - Común - Típico