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unique

uni·que

UK/juːˈniːk/ US/jəˈ-/ common

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”
2.

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

  • “a species unique to Australia”
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3.

the single one of its kind

  • “a singular example”
  • “the unique existing example of Donne”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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4.

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”
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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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