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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Killer tornadoes in December 2021 that struck Kentucky illustrated the uniqueness of the United States.

From Seattle Times

Part of the chamber’s uniqueness is that, while it takes only a simple majority to pass a bill, it needs 33 votes to break a filibuster.

From Washington Post

"There's nothing that any of us really did to develop that talent. It was just his flair, his uniqueness, his personality," Mr Turner said.

From BBC

It’s counting on the uniqueness of the ride vehicle and its speed more than it is theming or even coaster design.

From Los Angeles Times