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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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
I really can’t explain why the people wait in line for five or six hours, but it’s become this whole tailgating experience, people make mimosas and bloody marys. It’s bigger than the barbecue. I think it's just become a unique thing to the Austin community.
Greg and I have always been a fan of the Addams Family in past versions, so when we set out to make this movie, we were excited to do something new, with that in mind, I drew from the brilliantly original Charles Addams New Yorker cartoons for the look of the film and decided to tell the story of how Gomez and Morticia meet, find their house and start their family. This unique approach is what drew me in to direct the film. The reimagining also extends to the stellar cast we’ve put together who will each bring their own spin to our film that will appeal to longtime fans of the Addams and introduce them to a new generation.
Unfortunately, loopholes in the program have allowed a small handful of employers to game the system to displace American workers, and crowd out others who legitimately need the limited slots ... to recruit individuals with unique skill sets not available here at home.
It's a unique flying machine which is safe enough to interact with. So you can touch it in flight; it's basically filled with helium which provides most of the uplift.
Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg:
On the 747 program, we decided to reduce future production expectations and revenue assumptions to account for current and anticipated weakness in the air cargo market, despite the ongoing challenges of the air cargo market, we continue to see the 747 as a unique and significant value creator for our customers over the long term.
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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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