What does unique mean?
Definitions for unique
yuˈnikunique
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word unique.
Princeton's WordNet
alone(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled(adj)
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)(adj)
(followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
"a species unique to Australia"
singular, unique(adj)
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"
unique(adj)
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
unique(Adjective)
Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Etymology: From unique.
unique(Adjective)
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
Etymology: From unique.
unique(Adjective)
(disputed) Of a rare quality.
Etymology: From unique.
unique(Adjective)
(disputed) Unusual.
Etymology: From unique.
Webster Dictionary
Unique(adj)
being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole
Unique(noun)
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.]
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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
President Barack Obama on Sunday:
Engaging directly with the Iranian government on a sustained basis, for the first time in decades, has created a unique opportunity, a window, to resolve important issues.
I remember I felt so insecure because people didn’t understand who I was by my look, i’m confident in it now and see it as a unique trait where I’m able to teach people that not every black person (and) not every mixed person looks the same way.
This is a regular occurrence, given the Committees unique oversight role and responsibilities. Consistent with the Committees longstanding procedures, House Intelligence Committee staff appropriately advised the whistleblower to contact an Inspector General and to seek legal counsel.
This is an unusual commander in chief, this is a very unique set of circumstances and it requires a unique set of extraordinary efforts.
It really is a unique opportunity to contact communities with this ancient lifestyle.
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Translations for unique
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- وحيد, فذ, فريدArabic
- únicCatalan, Valencian
- unikátní, jedinečnýCzech
- eneståendeDanish
- unikal, einzigartigGerman
- μοναδικόςGreek
- unikaEsperanto
- único, únicaSpanish
- یکتا, منحصر بفردPersian
- ainutlaatuinenFinnish
- uniqueFrench
- uathúilIrish
- àraidh, air lethScottish Gaelic
- अद्वितीयHindi
- egyediHungarian
- ունիկալ, եզակի, յուրահատուկArmenian
- unikIndonesian
- unica, unicoItalian
- ייחודיHebrew
- ユニーク, 唯一無二, 唯一Japanese
- უნიკალურიGeorgian
- ಅನನ್ಯKannada
- 독특하다, 독특한Korean
- uniqueLatin
- ahurei, tūhāhāMāori
- uniekDutch
- unikNorwegian
- unikalny, unikatowy, unikalna, niepowtarzalny, unikalne, wyjątkowyPolish
- única, únicoPortuguese
- unicRomanian
- исключительный, уникальный, единственныйRussian
- منفردSindhi
- unikSwedish
- தனிப்பட்டTamil
- ఏకైకTelugu
- เป็นเอกลักษณ์Thai
- özgün, eşsiz, benzersizTurkish
- унікальнийUkrainian
- منفردUrdu
- độc nhấtVietnamese
- יינציקYiddish
- 獨特Chinese
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