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unique
[ yoo-neek ]
adjective
- existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics:
a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable:
Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
- limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area:
a species unique to Australia.
- limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities:
Certain types of problems have unique solutions.
- not typical; unusual:
She has a very unique smile.
noun
- the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind:
The unique is also the improbable.
unique
/ juːˈniːk /
adjective
- being the only one of a particular type; single; sole
- without equal or like; unparalleled
- informal.very remarkable or unusual
- maths
- leading to only one result
the sum of two integers is unique
- having precisely one value
the unique positive square root of 4 is 2
Usage Note
Usage
Derived Forms
- uˈniquely, adverb
- uˈniqueness, noun
Other Words From
- u·niquely adverb
- u·niqueness noun
- nonu·nique adjective
- nonu·niquely adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of unique1
Example Sentences
TikTok keeps millions of users glued to their screens, and offers unique opportunities for brands to promote their products and go viral by using TikTok for business.
We asked them why they wanted to use us, and how their needs are unique.
Our database is filled with thousands of big brands, brands you know, websites you visit every day that are struggling with getting their unique, indexable URLs indexed by Google.
In March, the site had 68 million unique users, 136% more than March 2019, according to Comscore.
In typical Apple style, the mask looks unique with large coverings on the top and bottom for the wearer’s nose and chin.
Prevalence depends on context, and sometimes unique advantages outweigh the genetic costs.
The most exciting and thrillingly unique artist to surface in 2014.
Like Edgar, he remembers a unique time when American rappers came down and performed at the Primer Festival de Rap Cubano.
Christmas is unique in that it is a global holiday celebrated all over the world by humanity.
But that was probably the least unique thing about her childhood.
The order of meals at Lane End was somewhat peculiar even then, and would now be almost unique.
They are unique; that lady there is the Du Barry—a portrait worth, alone, six thousand francs.
It is these unique coincidences and recurrences that make it so easy to find relations between these sovereigns.
It is the one which is sometimes called in books on economics the case of an unique monopoly.
Oh that their ranks could be kept filled and that a mould so unique was being used to its fullest in forming new regulars.
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