novel occurrence
[ˈnɒvəl əˈkɜːrəns]
noun phrasepl: novel occurrences
ocorrência inédita / fato inusitado / acontecimento sem precedentes
1. An event or incident that is new, unusual, or has not happened before; something uncommon or unprecedented
The appearance of snow in that region was a novel occurrence that surprised the entire community.
O aparecimento de neve naquela região foi uma ocorrência inédita que surpreendeu toda a comunidade.
2. A fresh or original happening that stands out from the ordinary or expected
In a company used to traditional methods, the implementation of AI was a novel occurrence.
Em uma empresa acostumada com métodos tradicionais, a implementação de IA foi um fato inusitado.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ocorrência inédita' is more formal and frequently used in news media and academic contexts, while 'fato inusitado' is more conversational. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in news reporting, scientific contexts, and everyday conversation to describe surprising or noteworthy events. The concept reflects a cultural appreciation for novelty and change in both societies.
NYC Slang
That's wild / That's a first / That's something new
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