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English adjective: unique

1. unique radically distinctive and without equal


SamplesHe is alone in the field of microbiology.
This theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem.
Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
Craftsmen whose skill is unequaled.
Unparalleled athletic ability.
A breakdown of law unparalleled in our history.


Synonymsalone, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled


Similarincomparable, uncomparable


Antonymscomparable

2. unique (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality


SamplesA species unique to Australia.


Similarspecific


Antonymsgeneral, nonspecific

3. unique the single one of its kind


SamplesA singular example.
The unique existing example of Donne's handwriting.
A unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
Certain types of problems have unique solutions.


Synonymssingular


Similarsingle


Antonymsmultiple

4. unique highly unusual or rare but not the single instance


SamplesSpoke with a unique accent.
Had unique ability in raising funds.
A frankness unique in literature.
A unique dining experience.


Similarunusual


Antonymsusual









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