English to English
unique
('/j//u/n/i/k
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adjective (a)
- Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- radically distinctive and without equal(adj.all)Example:
Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
source: wordnet30 - (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality(adj.all)Example:
A species unique to Australia.
source: wordnet30 - the single one of its kind(adj.all)Example:
The unique existing example of Donne's handwriting.
A unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
Certain types of problems have unique solutions.
source: wordnet30 - highly unusual or rare but not the single instance(adj.all)Example:
Spoke with a unique accent.
Had unique ability in raising funds.
A frankness unique in literature.
A unique dining experience.
source: wordnet30
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