Kahikahusan (en. Exclusivity)

/ka-hi-ka-hu-san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being separate or unique.
The exclusivity of their group emphasized their teamwork.
Ang kahikahusan ng kanilang grupo ay nagbigay-diin sa kanilang pagtutulungan.
A state where certain things are excluded from others.
The exclusivity of this process requires thorough examination.
Ang kahikahusan ng prosesong ito ay nangangailangan ng masusing pagsusuri.
The importance of not having competition.
His exclusivity demonstrated his skills within the team.
Ipinakita ng kanyang kahikahusan ang kanyang kasanayan sa loob ng team.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hikabu' meaning separation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has exclusivity
refers to having a unique characteristic or state.
may kahikahusan

Related Words

separate
Indicates a state of distance or a different situation from others.
hiwalay
unique
A word referring to something not similar to others.
natatangi

Slang Meanings

Unique or unusual.
I love his house, it's so unique, unlike the others.
Gusto ko 'yung bahay niya, sobrang kahikahusan, hindi katulad ng sa iba.
Different or out of the ordinary.
Even though he can't dance, his charisma on stage is off the charts.
Kahit hindi siya marunong sumayaw, ang taas ng kahikahusan niya sa entablado.
Having a certain flair or charm.
She bought a new outfit, and she really has that charm about her.
Bumili siya ng bagong damit, at talagang nakaka-kahikahusan ang dating niya.