unique
Pronounced:
/jʊˈni:k/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 —used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else ▪ The shape of each and every snowflake is unique. ▪ His talents make him truly unique.
2 [more unique; most unique] : very special or unusual ▪ a unique opportunity ▪ a unique feature/characteristic ▪ She's in the unique position of running for office against her husband. ▪ Humans are unique among mammals in several respects.
3 : belonging to or connected with only one particular thing, place, or person —+ to ▪ a species unique to the region ▪ These problems are not unique to our city. [=these problems occur in other places and not only in our city]
2 [more unique; most unique] : very special or unusual ▪ a unique opportunity ▪ a unique feature/characteristic ▪ She's in the unique position of running for office against her husband. ▪ Humans are unique among mammals in several respects.
3 : belonging to or connected with only one particular thing, place, or person —+ to ▪ a species unique to the region ▪ These problems are not unique to our city. [=these problems occur in other places and not only in our city]
—unique·ly adverb ▪ a uniquely American tradition ▪ Her sense of humor is uniquely her own. ▪ He is uniquely suited to lead this company.
—unique·ness noun [noncount]