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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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?

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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. Jill Biden:

   Yes, the Latino community is unique. But what I've heard from you again and again is that you want what all families want. Good schools. Good jobs. Safe neighborhoods.

2. Puja Agarwal:

   The combination of different nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables make them unique, they are very rich in many bioactives, flavonoids and lutein, which is important for brain health.

3. Alex Wiley:

   We cater to the guys that want something that’s so unique that nobody else is going to have it.

4. Olympian Anne Warner Cribbs:

   We have the opportunity to put our unique stamp on the Games and inspire a new generation of American youth to pursue sports and fitness.

5. Dietmar Muthenthaler:

   In the 18th century we did not make cakes. Desserts consisted of doughnuts, strudels and ice cream, cake confectionaries followed the Vienna Congress in 1815. The Austrian monarchy started employing Hungarians, Bohemians, Italian and French and created a unique mixture.

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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