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

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

BYD needs to launch new technologies that improve the uniqueness of its models alongside attractive pricing, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

In considering Mexican history, he asks us to look first to its “everyday universality” and only then to “the uniqueness of the peoples who made the first truly global society.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is about using the uniqueness of women's football to build clubs and to make players better," Van Ginhoven told BBC Sport.

From BBC