Unique

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1.1 Etymology
1.2 Adjective

1.2.1 Usage note

English

Etymology

From Latin unicus, unique, from unus + adjective suffix -icus

Adjective

unique (not comparable, but see usage note below)

The only one of its kind.
(non-standard) Of a rare quality.

Usage note

Unique in its standard sense is not comparable. In its non-standard sense, however, it is usually compared as more unique, most unique, and occasionally as uniquer, uniquest.

WordNet Definitions

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1. alone(predicate), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled -- (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(predicate) -- ((followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia").
3. singular, unique -- (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 -- (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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