What does UNIQUE mean?
Definitions for UNIQUE
yuˈnikunique
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Princeton's WordNet
alone(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleledadjective
radically distinctive and without equal
"he 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"
unique(p)adjective
(followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
"a species unique to Australia"
singular, uniqueadjective
the single one of its kind
"a singular example"; "the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting"; "a unique copy of an ancient manuscript"; "certain types of problems have unique solutions"
uniqueadjective
highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
"spoke with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising funds"; "a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique dining experience"
Wiktionary
uniqueadjective
Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
uniqueadjective
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
uniqueadjective
(disputed) Of a rare quality.
uniqueadjective
(disputed) Unusual.
Etymology: From unique.
ChatGPT
unique
Unique refers to something that is one of a kind, distinct or unlike anything else. It may refer to an individual, an object, an idea, a situation or a circumstance that stands out from others due to distinctive features, characteristics or qualities. It is used to describe something as being the only one of its kind or extremely special or unusual.
Webster Dictionary
Uniqueadjective
being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole
Uniquenoun
a thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Unique
ū-nēk′, adj. single or alone in any quality: without a like or equal.—adv. Unique′ly.—ns. Unique′ness; Uniq′uity. [Fr.,—L. unicus—unus.]
Editors Contribution
uniquenoun
Not like any other, it's different in its own way, not similar to any other other.
She is very unique in her character.
Submitted by mutukuroselyne4 on May 10, 2022
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Entomology
Unique
one only: unlike any other.
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'UNIQUE' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2325
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'UNIQUE' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4486
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'UNIQUE' in Adjectives Frequency: #311
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of UNIQUE in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of UNIQUE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of UNIQUE in a Sentence
Tulane stadium gave us an entry into the big leagues that we wouldn't have had otherwise, it was a unique place to visit.
(The kids) don't realize they're exercising, they're having so much fun, and they're doing something totally unique.
Your product has to be unique, and it has to be something people want, whether it's filling a void for something people don't know they want yet, or it's something you see in market that you could do better.
Ed is defined by a deep sense of humility, he doesn't seek the spotlight, in fact he shuns it. He's the consummate quiet professional, today's ceremony is truly unique -- a rare opportunity for the American people to get a glimpse of a special breed of warrior that so often serves in the shadows.
The fact of the matter is, in the world of live events, we're going to have to take basic things extremely seriously for the foreseeable future, but probably forever, so restroom sanitation, food and beverage sanitation, general admission areas in general -- I think are going to be a unique challenge that we're going to have to deal with.
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- فذ, وحيد, فريدArabic
- únicCatalan, Valencian
- jedinečný, unikátníCzech
- eneståendeDanish
- unikal, einzigartigGerman
- μοναδικόςGreek
- unikaEsperanto
- único, únicaSpanish
- یکتا, منحصر بفردPersian
- ainutlaatuinenFinnish
- uniqueFrench
- uathúilIrish
- àraidh, air lethScottish Gaelic
- अद्वितीयHindi
- egyediHungarian
- ունիկալ, եզակի, յուրահատուկArmenian
- unikIndonesian
- unico, unicaItalian
- ייחודיHebrew
- ユニーク, 唯一, 唯一無二Japanese
- უნიკალურიGeorgian
- ಅನನ್ಯKannada
- 독특한, 독특하다Korean
- uniqueLatin
- ahurei, tūhāhāMāori
- uniekDutch
- unikNorwegian
- unikalna, wyjątkowy, unikalne, unikatowy, niepowtarzalny, unikalnyPolish
- único, únicaPortuguese
- unicRomanian
- уникальный, исключительный, единственныйRussian
- منفردSindhi
- unikSwedish
- தனிப்பட்டTamil
- ఏకైకTelugu
- เป็นเอกลักษณ์Thai
- özgün, benzersiz, eşsizTurkish
- унікальнийUkrainian
- منفردUrdu
- độc nhấtVietnamese
- יינציקYiddish
- 獨特Chinese
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