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unprecedented answer

[/ˌʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈænsər/]
noun phrasefemininepl: unprecedented answers / respostas sem precedentes
resposta sem precedentes
1. A response or reply that has never been given, seen, or done before; a novel or groundbreaking answer to a question or problem
The scientist provided an unprecedented answer to the century-old mystery.
O cientista forneceu uma resposta sem precedentes para o mistério secular.
2. An unusually significant or remarkable response that sets a new standard
The CEO's unprecedented answer to the crisis surprised the entire industry.
A resposta sem precedentes do CEO à crise surpreendeu toda a indústria.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-box answer / never-seen-before response
Synonyms
novel answergroundbreaking responsehistoric answerrevolutionary responseunique answer
Antonyms
conventional answertypical responsestandard answerordinary responsepredictable answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta sem precedentes
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta inédita
Alternative contemporary usage
São Paulo
resposta nunca antes vista
Descriptive variation used in business contexts
Portugal
resposta inédita / resposta sem precedentes
Both forms equally accepted in formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

break new ground with an answer
set a new precedent
answer like no one has before
unprecedented in every way
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