unique
uni·que
adjective
1.
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”
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Origin
Borrowed from French unique, from Latin unicus.
Phrases
- uniq fruit
- unique factorization domain
- unique factorization ring
- unique identification number
- unique identifier
- unique key
- unique-headed bug
- universally unique identifier
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