Never having happened, existed, or been done before.
“The city experienced unprecedented rainfall last spring, leading to widespread flooding.”
“Sales of electric vehicles reached an unprecedented level in the past year.”
In Part 3 articles, 'unprecedented' usually describes record-breaking events or extreme changes, such as 'unprecedented growth' or 'unprecedented demand.' Since Part 3 often tests specific numerical or superlative details, this word can help you find the paragraph describing an extreme or first-of-its-kind situation.
Synonyms: unparalleled, unheard-of, record-breaking