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uniqueness

 

[ juːˈniːknəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of a person or thing

The quality of being unique, distinct, or individual.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, exceptionality, individuality, singularity

Examples of usage

  • His uniqueness as an artist made him stand out from the crowd.
  • The uniqueness of her approach to problem-solving impressed her colleagues.
  • The film's uniqueness lies in its unconventional storytelling.
  • The company prides itself on the uniqueness of its products.
  • The town's uniqueness is evident in its architecture and traditions.
Context #2 | Noun

of an idea or concept

The quality of being different from everything else, originality.

Synonyms

innovativeness, novelty, originality, unconventionality

Examples of usage

  • The uniqueness of his theory revolutionized the field of science.
  • The uniqueness of her design won her international recognition.
  • The company's success is built on the uniqueness of its business model.
  • The uniqueness of the concept attracted investors from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "uniqueness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 unicidade

🇮🇳 विशिष्टता (Vishishtata)

🇩🇪 Einzigartigkeit

🇮🇩 keunikan

🇺🇦 унікальність

🇵🇱 unikalność

🇯🇵 ユニークさ (Yunīkusa)

🇫🇷 unicité

🇪🇸 unicidad

🇹🇷 benzersizlik

🇰🇷 독특성 (Dokteukseong)

🇸🇦 تفرد (Tafrud)

🇨🇿 jedinečnost

🇸🇰 jedinečnosť

🇨🇳 独特性 (Dútè xìng)

🇸🇮 edinstvenost

🇮🇸 einstakleiki

🇰🇿 ерекшелік (erekşelik)

🇬🇪 უნიკალურობა (unik'aluroba)

🇦🇿 unikallıq

🇲🇽 unicidad

Etymology

The word uniqueness originated from the Middle English word 'uniqueness' in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'unicité' and ultimately from the Latin word 'unicus', meaning 'single' or 'only'. The concept of uniqueness has been valued throughout history, with societies often celebrating individuals or things that possess distinctive qualities. Today, uniqueness is considered a desirable trait in various fields, from art and design to business and innovation.

See also: unique, uniquely.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,097, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.