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u·nique U0084800 (yo͞o-nēk′)adj.1. Being the only one of its kind: the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting.2. Characteristic only of a particular category or entity: a weather pattern that is unique to coastal areas.3. Remarkable; extraordinary: a unique opportunity to buy a house.
[French, from Old French, from Latin ūnicus; see oi-no- in Indo-European roots.]
u·nique′ly adv.u·nique′ness n.Usage Note: Unique may be the foremost example of an absolute term—a term that, in the eyes of traditional grammarians, should not allow comparison or modification by an adverb of degree like very, somewhat, or quite. Thus, most grammarians believe that it is incorrect to say that something is very unique or more unique than something else, though phrases such as nearly unique and almost unique are presumably acceptable, since in these cases unique is not modified by an adverb of degree. A substantial majority of the Usage Panel supports the traditional view. In our 2004 survey, 66 percent of the Panelists disapproved of the sentence Her designs are quite unique in today's fashion, although in our 1988 survey, 80 percent rejected this same sentence, suggesting that resistance to this usage may be waning. · In fact, the nontraditional modification of unique may be found in the work of many reputable writers and has certainly been put to effective use: "I am in the rather unique position of being the son, the grandson, and the great-grandson of preachers" (Martin Luther King, Jr.)."The creature is so unique in its style and appearance that the biologists who discovered it have given it not just its own species name ... but have moved way up the classification scale and declared that it is an entirely new phylum" (Natalie Angier). See Usage Notes at absolute, equal.unique (juːˈniːk) adj1. being the only one of a particular type; single; sole2. without equal or like; unparalleled3. informal very remarkable or unusual4. (Mathematics) maths a. leading to only one result: the sum of two integers is unique. b. having precisely one value: the unique positive square root of 4 is 2. [C17: via French from Latin ūnicus unparalleled, from ūnus one] uˈniquely adv uˈniqueness nUsage: Unique is normally taken to describe an absolute state, i.e. one that cannot be qualified. Thus something is either unique or not unique; it cannot be rather unique or very unique. However, unique is sometimes used informally to mean very remarkable or unusual and this makes it possible to use comparatives or intensifiers with it, although many people object to this useu•nique (yuˈnik)
adj. 1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics. 2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable. 3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area. 4. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique ability to inspire people. n. 5. the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only one of a given kind. [1595–1605; < French < Latin ūnicus, derivative of ūn(us) one] u•nique′ly, adv. u•nique′ness, n. usage: Many usage guides, editors, teachers, and others maintain that such “absolute” words as complete, equal, perfect, and esp. unique cannot be compared because the condition they denote cannot be more or less than it already is. However, all such words have undergone semantic development and are used in a number of senses, some of which can be compared by words like more, very, somewhat, and totally and some of which cannot. The earliest meanings of unique when it entered English around 1600 were “single, sole” and “having no equal.” By the mid-19th century unique had developed a wider meaning, “not typical, unusual,” and it is in this wider sense that it is compared: The foliage on the late-blooming plants is more unique than that on the earlier varieties. Such comparison, though criticized, is standard in all varieties of speech and writing. See also a1, complete, perfect. unique1. used to mean 'the only one'If something is unique, it is the only thing of its kind. This is a unique opportunity.Humans are unique because they have the capacity to choose what they do.For emphasis, you can use words such as totally or absolutely in front of unique. By the late 1930's the country had full employment -- an absolutely unique achievement.You can say that something is almost unique. You suffer from an almost unique mental condition.2. used to mean 'unusual'Some people use unique to mean 'unusual'. They say, for example, that something is very unique or rather unique. Oh, I say, that's rather unique, isn't it?I realized I had hit on something pretty unique.These uses of unique are generally thought to be incorrect. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  unique - 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"unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled, aloneincomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared; "an incomparable week of rest and pleasure"; "the computer proceeds with its incomparable logic and efficiency"; "this report is incomparable with the earlier ones because of different breakdowns of the data" | | 2. |  unique - (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia"specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; "rules with specific application"; "demands specific to the job"; "a specific and detailed account of the accident" | | 3. |  unique - 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"singularsingle - existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual; "upon the hill stood a single tower"; "had but a single thought which was to escape"; "a single survivor"; "a single serving"; "a single lens"; "a single thickness" | | 4. |  unique - 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"unusual - not usual or common or ordinary; "a scene of unusual beauty"; "a man of unusual ability"; "cruel and unusual punishment"; "an unusual meteorite" |
uniqueadjective1. distinct, special, exclusive, peculiar, only, single, lone, solitary, one and only, sui generis The area has its own unique language, Catalan.2. unparalleled, unrivalled, incomparable, inimitable, unmatched, peerless, unequalled, matchless, without equal, nonpareil, unexampled She was a woman of unique talent and determination.3. (with to) exclusive to, particular to, peculiar to, found only in, characteristic of, typical of This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.Usage: Unique with the meaning `being the only one' or `having no equal' describes an absolute state: a case unique in British law. In this use it cannot therefore be qualified; something is either unique or not unique. However, unique is also very commonly used in the sense of `remarkable' or `exceptional', particularly in the language of advertising, and in this meaning it can be used with qualifying words such as rather, quite, etc. Since many people object to this use, it is best avoided in formal and serious writing.uniqueadjective1. Alone in a given category:lone, one, only, particular, separate, single, singular, sole, solitary.Idioms: first and last, one and only.2. Without equal or rival:alone, incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, singular, unequaled, unexampled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled.Translationsunique (juːˈniːk) adjective being the only one of its kind, or having no equal. His style is unique. 獨一無二的 独一无二的unique
unique Mathsa. leading to only one result b. having precisely one value UNIQUE (language)A portable job control language.
["The UNIQUE Command Language - Portable Job Control",I.A. Newman, Proc DATAFAIR 73, 1973, pp. 353-357].unique
unique (ū-nēk′) [Fr. unique, fr L. unicus, one (and) only, sole] 1. Being the only one; sole. 2. Singularly distinctive; unparalleled. 3. An individual visit with a health care provider for which fees may be charged or to which administrative costs may be assigned.UNIQUE
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unique
Synonyms for uniqueadj distinctSynonyms- distinct
- special
- exclusive
- peculiar
- only
- single
- lone
- solitary
- one and only
- sui generis
adj unparalleledSynonyms- unparalleled
- unrivalled
- incomparable
- inimitable
- unmatched
- peerless
- unequalled
- matchless
- without equal
- nonpareil
- unexampled
adj exclusive toSynonyms- exclusive to
- particular to
- peculiar to
- found only in
- characteristic of
- typical of
Synonyms for uniqueadj alone in a given categorySynonyms- lone
- one
- only
- particular
- separate
- single
- singular
- sole
- solitary
adj without equal or rivalSynonyms- alone
- incomparable
- matchless
- nonpareil
- only
- peerless
- singular
- unequaled
- unexampled
- unmatched
- unparalleled
- unrivaled
Synonyms for uniqueadj radically distinctive and without equalSynonyms- unequaled
- unequalled
- unparalleled
- alone
Related Wordsadj (followed by 'to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or localityRelated Wordsadj the single one of its kindSynonymsRelated Wordsadj highly unusual or rare but not the single instanceRelated Words |