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Meaning of 'unique' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Unique [ a.]
- Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.
2 . Unique [ n.]
- A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.

Meaning of 'unique' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . unique [ s]
Meaning (1):
- radically distinctive and without equal
Example in sentence:
  • a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history;
  • Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint;
  • craftsmen whose skill is unequaled;
  • he is alone in the field of microbiology;
  • this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem;
  • unparalleled athletic ability
Meaning (2):
- highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
Example in sentence:
  • a frankness unique in literature;
  • a unique dining experience;
  • had unique ability in raising funds;
  • spoke with a unique accent
Meaning (3):
- the single one of its kind
Example in sentence:
  • a singular example;
  • a unique copy of an ancient manuscript;
  • certain types of problems have unique solutions;
  • the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting
Meaning (4):
- (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
Example in sentence:
  • a species unique to Australia

Nearby Words:

uni- uniat uniate uniaxal uniaxial uniaxially unibranchiate unicameral unicapsular unicarinated

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