Meaning & Definition of Unique in English
English⟶
Unique
/junik/
adjective
1. Radically distinctive and without equal
- "He is alone in the field of microbiology"
- "This theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem"
- "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"
- "Craftsmen whose skill is unequaled"
- "Unparalleled athletic ability"
- "A breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"
synonym:
- alone(p),
- unique,
- unequaled,
- unequalled,
- unparalleled
2. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
- "A species unique to australia"
synonym:
- unique(p)
3. The single one of its kind
- "A singular example"
- "The unique existing example of donne's handwriting"
- "A unique copy of an ancient manuscript"
- "Certain types of problems have unique solutions"
synonym:
- singular,
- unique
4. Highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
- "Spoke with a unique accent"
- "Had unique ability in raising funds"
- "A frankness unique in literature"
- "A unique dining experience"
synonym:
- unique
Examples of using
She hopes that everyone will enthusiastically work on this unique project.
After many years of reflection, I came to the conclusion that for every human, the meaning of life consists exactly in: to find the meaning of life. Each of us is a unique individual. And each of us carries in himself the capacity to find and fulfill a unique mission in his lifetime.
Every of us has his own unique identity.