Meaning & Definition of Unique in English

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"

2. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

• "A species unique to australia"

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"

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"