uniqueness

American  

[yoo-neek-nis] / yuˈnik nɪs /

noun

1. the quality of being unlike anything else of its kind or of being solitary in type or characteristics.

   Owing to its physical and behavioral uniqueness, the osprey is classified in its own family.

2. the quality of being unequaled, incomparable, or unusual.

   Critics are praising the uniqueness of her performance art.

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Other Word Forms

• nonuniqueness noun

Etymology

Origin of uniqueness

First recorded in 1800–05; unique ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Those plants have been preserved with us, and that underscores their uniqueness: if we lose them, we won't be able to restore them," Ivannikov said.

From Barron's

Fear and Gibson's uniqueness is present in their routines.

From BBC

His fame was due to the uniqueness of his designs, which broke free of traditional concepts and constraints that had guided architects for centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shows ride the line between theatrical narrative and pop concert, and match Platt’s uniqueness as a performer.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was an interest in, and a real belief in, the quality and uniqueness of her practice, which is inseparable from who she is."

From BBC