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- pronunciation:
- yu
nik
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Language Note, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
being the only one of its type; sole; single.
Everyone's fingerprints are unique.The figurines are handmade, and each one is unique.
- synonyms:
- lone, one, single, singular, sole, solitary
- antonyms:
- conventional
- similar words:
- alone, distinctive, exclusive, individual, peculiar, special, specific
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| definition 2: |
having no equal or equivalent; incomparable.
Their product has a unique flavor that no one has been able to replicate.The Earth appears to be unique in our solar system in that it supports plant and animal life.
- synonyms:
- incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, peerless, sui generis, unequaled
- similar words:
- characteristic, exceptional, inimitable, singular, surpassing, unexcelled, unmatched, unrivaled, unsurpassed
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| definition 3: |
exclusively found in or limited to a particular area, category, or condition.
The kangaroo is unique to Australia.Is language unique to humans, or do other animals possess language as well? |
| definition 4: |
(informal) very different from the average or ordinary; unusual.
That's a unique hairstyle she's got. |
| related words: |
characteristic, creative, different, lone, new, odd, only, original, particular, peculiar, quaint, queer, rare, separate, sole, solitary |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
unique people or things collectively (usu. prec. by "the").
It's a wonderful gift shop specializing in the unique.- synonyms:
- original
- antonyms:
- ordinary
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| related words: |
odd |
| derivations: |
uniquely (adv.), uniqueness (n.) |
What is unique about the word unique? It comes from a Latin word meaning "one," and it means "having no equal" or "being the only one of its type." If something is unique, it cannot be "quite unique," "very unique," or "most unique"--it either is unique or it is not. The sweater Aunt Aggie knit for you is unique--it's one of a kind. The platypus's nose is unique--no other animal has such a snout. If you're not sure whether something is, in fact, unique, try "special" or "unusual" to describe it.
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