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[ju:'ni:k](being the only one of its kind, or having no equal: His style is unique.) unikalus
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unique — c.1600, single, solitary, from Fr. unique, from L. unicus single, sole, from unus one (see ONE (Cf. one)). Meaning forming the only one of its kind is attested from 1610s; erroneous sense of remarkable, uncommon is attested from mid 19c … Etymology dictionary
unique — ► ADJECTIVE 1) being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. 2) (unique to) belonging or connected to (one particular person, group, or place). 3) remarkable or unusual. DERIVATIVES uniquely adverb uniqueness noun. ORI … English terms dictionary
kind — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ different, same, similar ▪ She does the same kind of work as me. ▪ all, another, any, some … Collocations dictionary
unique — adjective 1) each site is unique Syn: distinctive, distinct, individual, special, idiosyncratic; single, sole, lone, unrepeated, unrepeatable, solitary, exclusive, rare, uncommon, unusual, sui generis; informal one off … Thesaurus of popular words
unique — adjective 1》 being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. ↘(unique to) belonging or connected to (one particular person, place, or thing). 2》 special or unusual. Derivatives uniquely adverb uniqueness noun Origin C17: from Fr., from… … English new terms dictionary
kind — 1 /kaInd/ noun 1 (C) a type or sort or person or thing (+ of): What kind of fish is this? | Are you in some kind of trouble? | victimization of the worst kind | all kinds of: They sell all kinds of different things. | of this kind: Operations of… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
kind — kind1 noun 1》 a class or type of people or things having similar characteristics. ↘character or nature: the trials were different in kind from any that preceded them. 2》 each of the elements (bread and wine) of the Eucharist. Phrases in kind… … English new terms dictionary
unique — [[t]juːni͟ːk[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ Something that is unique is the only one of its kind. Each person s signature is unique... The area has its own unique language, Catalan. Derived words: uniquely ADV ADV group, ADV with v Because of the extreme cold,… … English dictionary
unique — /ju: ni:k/ adjective 1 (no comparative) being the only one of its kind: Each person s fingerprints are unique. 2 informal unusually good and special: a unique opportunity to travel uniquely adverb: an actor uniquely suited to the part uniqueness… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
unique — u|nique W2S3 [ju:ˈni:k] adj [no comparative] [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: Latin unicus, from unus one ] 1.) informal unusually good and special ▪ a unique opportunity to study these rare creatures 2.) being the only one of its kind ▪ Eac … Dictionary of contemporary English
unique — means the only one of its kind, something incomparable. One thing cannot be more unique than another, as was thought here: Lafayette s most unique restaurant is now even more unique (cited by Wood) … Dictionary of troublesome word