unübertroffen
unsurpassed
Definition & meaning
The word "unübertroffen" is an adjective used to describe something that is unsurpassed, unmatched, or unrivaled. It indicates that a certain quality, performance, or achievement is of the highest possible level and has not been exceeded by anyone or anything else. It is often used in contexts of excellence, such as "unübertroffene Qualität" (unsurpassed quality) or "ein unübertroffener Rekord" (an unmatched record).
Grammar & Word origin
The word is formed by adding the negative prefix "un-" to the past participle of the verb "übertreffen".
- un-: A prefix meaning "not" or "non-".
- übertreffen: To surpass, outdo, or exceed. This verb is a combination of "über" (over/above) and "treffen" (to hit/meet).
Grammatically, "unübertroffen" functions as an adjective and can be inflected according to the case, gender, and number of the noun it modifies. It can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is performed.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- unerreicht (unreached or unmatched)
- unschlagbar (unbeatable)
- beispiellos (unprecedented)
- einzigartig (unique/one of a kind)
- exzellent (excellent)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Aussicht von diesem Berg ist unübertroffen.adjective
The view from this mountain is unsurpassed.
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