uniqueness

[yoo-neek-nis]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonuniqueness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of uniqueness¹

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

Example Sentences

Brands know this and are creating opportunities to show off their "uniqueness" in "a bid to appeal to their audience in an increasingly saturated market", she adds.

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But I enjoyed, certainly intellectually, hearing his uniqueness.

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“The very uniqueness of the ‘city’ is it is only fully active for approximately 9 days.”

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Reshammiya, one of Bollywood's leading composers and singers, has long been a polarising figure in Indian pop culture - mocked for his nasal vocals yet loved for that very uniqueness.

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But the woman also had a rooster on her thumb, showing "an intriguing style with a certain uniqueness," says Dr Caspari.

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