Definition of Unique

1. Adjective. Radically distinctive and without equal. "A breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"

Exact synonyms: Alone, Unequaled, Unequalled, Unparalleled
Similar to: Incomparable, Uncomparable
Derivative terms: Uniqueness

2. Adjective. (followed by 'to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality. "A species unique to Australia"
Similar to: Specific
Derivative terms: Uniqueness

3. Adjective. The single one of its kind. "Certain types of problems have unique solutions"
Exact synonyms: Singular
Similar to: Single
Derivative terms: Singularity, Uniqueness

4. Adjective. Highly unusual or rare but not the single instance. "A unique dining experience"
Similar to: Unusual

Definition of Unique

1. a. Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.

2. n. A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.

3. a. Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.

4. n. A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.

Definition of Unique

1. Adjective. (not comparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched. ¹

2. Adjective. Of a feature, such that only one holder has it. ¹

3. Adjective. (''disputed'') Of a rare quality. ¹

4. Adjective. (''disputed'') Unusual. ¹

5. Noun. A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Unique

1. existing as the only one of its kind; very unusual [adj UNIQUER, UNIQUEST] : UNIQUELY [adv] / something that is unique [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unique

unipolar arc
unipolar cell
unipolar depression
unipolar electrocardiogram
unipolar leads
unipolar neuron
uniport
uniporter
uniporters
unipotencies
unipotency
unipotent
unipotently
uniprocessor
uniprocessors
unique (current term)
unique(p)
unique DNA
unique identifier
unique identifier reporting
unique identifiers
unique species
uniquely
uniqueness
uniquenesses
uniquer
uniques
uniquest
uniquid
uniquified

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