unique

/juːˈniːk/

being the only one of its kind

This painting is unique because no other artist has created anything like it.

The painting stands alone in its style and technique.

general

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Her design is unique in the fashion industry.

No other designer has created something exactly like it.

Each snowflake is unique in its structure.

No two snowflakes are identical.

Often used to emphasize rarity or exclusivity.

Collocations

unique opportunitya rare chance that is not likely to happen againunique experiencean experience that is unlike any otherunique perspectivea viewpoint that is different from others

Since 'unique' means 'one of a kind,' it should not be used with 'more' or 'most.' Say 'unlike any other' instead.

From Latin 'unicus' (one of a kind), from 'unus' (one).

Avoid using 'unique' to compare things (e.g., 'more unique' is incorrect).

uni-

one

prefix

-que

only

suffix

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