Definitions for UNIQUE
yuˈnikunique

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.4 / 9 votes

1. 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"

2. unique(p)adjective

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

   "a species unique to Australia"

3. 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"

4. 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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. uniqueadjective

   Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

2. uniqueadjective

   Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

3. uniqueadjective

   (disputed) Of a rare quality.

4. uniqueadjective

   (disputed) Unusual.

5. Etymology: From unique.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. Uniqueadjective

   being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole

2. Uniquenoun

   a thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. 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 ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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1. unique

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EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unique

   one only: unlike any other.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNIQUE' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2325

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNIQUE' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4486

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNIQUE' in Adjectives Frequency: #311

How to pronounce UNIQUE?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say UNIQUE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of UNIQUE in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of UNIQUE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of UNIQUE in a Sentence

1. Angus Young:

   As a guitarist, songwriter and visionary he was a perfectionist and a unique man, he always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted. He took great pride in all that he endeavored. His loyalty to the fans was unsurpassed. Rock band AC/DC, from left, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, Angus Young, and Cliff Williams performing on stage during a concert in German in 2003. ((AP Photo/Jan Pitman).

2. Martha Graham:

   There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there id only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.

3. Curtis Marean:

   This unique confluence of food from the land and sea cultivated the complex cultures revealed by the archaeology and provided safe harbor for humans during the glacial cycles that revealed that plain and made much of the rest of the world unwelcoming to human life.

4. Santhanam Suresh:

   What makes this different from most other pain studies is the fact that they were actually able to look at these patients prior to surgery for about a week, which adds a unique dimension to this study.

5. George Koob:

   We're hoping that you can use it like a menu at a restaurant, this isn't for students. This is for administrators who have skills in this area and want to do something about underage drinking to go into this matrix and look at what would fit their campus in particular, what might be the most effective, what might be the cost that they can afford in that effectiveness range, what barriers might exist because of their unique situation and how much research has actually been done to validate or show the effectiveness of it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=UNIQUE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unique
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/UNIQUE
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=UNIQUE
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=UNIQUE