Unique: meaning, definitions and examples

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unique

 

[ juหˆniหk ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

characteristics

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

Synonyms

distinct, exclusive, singular

Examples of usage

  • It was a unique opportunity to visit the abandoned castle.
  • Her unique sense of style always stood out in a crowd.
  • The artist's work was truly unique and innovative.
Context #2 | Noun

identifier

A unique person or thing.

Synonyms

individual, one-of-a-kind, special

Examples of usage

  • She was a true unique, never conforming to societal norms.
  • The antique shop had many unique items for sale.

Translations

Translations of the word "unique" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รบnico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฆเฅเคตเคฟเคคเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einzigartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ unik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฝั–ะบะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unikalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒ‹ใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท unique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รบnico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท benzersiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ํŠนํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jedineฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jedineฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ edinstven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einstakur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ะตะณะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unikal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รบnico

Etymology

The word 'unique' comes from the Latin word 'unicus', meaning 'one and only'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is unparalleled or unmatched. Over time, 'unique' has become a popular term to emphasize the distinctiveness or exclusivity of a person or thing.

See also: uniquely, uniqueness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,938, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.