Definitions for unique
yuˈnikunique

Princeton's WordNet(2.37 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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"

2. unique(p)(adj)

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

   "a species unique to Australia"

3. 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"

4. 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(1.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. unique(Adjective)

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

2. unique(Adjective)

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

3. unique(Adjective)

   (disputed) Of a rare quality.

4. unique(Adjective)

   (disputed) Unusual.

Origin: From unique.

Webster Dictionary(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Unique(adj)

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

2. Unique(noun)

   a thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.]

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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

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. Van Aken:

   Each space is unique.

2. Nathan Raab:

   This is a unique document.

3. Mike Bausor:

   That is unique to the A350.

4. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker:

   We want to do it in unique ways.

5. Craig Orr:

   This is a very unique collection.

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