Uniqueness

/juːˈniːk.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The quality of being one of a kind; distinctiveness.
The uniqueness of her artwork captivated the entire gallery.
The state or condition of being unlike anything else.
The uniqueness of the region's culture attracts many tourists each year.
An individual property or characteristic that distinguishes one entity from others.
The uniqueness of each fingerprint is used to identify individuals.
The fact or condition of being unique.
The report highlighted the uniqueness of the findings in the context of global warming.

Etymology

From unique + -ness, indicating the state or quality of being unique.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one of a kind
Referring to something that is unique and not like anything else.
stand out
To be noticeably different or better than others.

Related Words

unique
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
distinct
Recognizably different in nature from something else.

Slang Meanings

One-of-a-kind
That design is so fire; it's super one-of-a-kind.
Chill vibe
Her style gives off such a chill vibe; it's a total uniqueness.