Definitions for unique

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unique u·nique

Spelling: [yoo-neek]

IPA: /yuˈnik/

Unique is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 28 anagrams from letters in unique (einquu).

Definitions for unique

noun

1. the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind:

adjective

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. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities:
5. not typical; unusual:

Origin of unique

1595-1605; French Latin ūnicus, equivalent to ūn(us) one + -icus -ic

Examples for unique

This river was not the least unique of our recent discoveries.

Like Edgar, he remembers a unique time when American rappers came down and performed at the Primer Festival de Rap Cubano.

Each moment in history is a fleeting time, precious and unique.

Christmas is unique in that it is a global holiday celebrated all over the world by humanity.

We have seen this unique book (now the property of Mr. Sam: Timmins).

Their common decency in attitude toward the other sex was the unique bond of union.

As Testino explains, he decided to interpret each of the pillars via six unique characters.

But that was probably the least unique thing about her childhood.

The view from the summit of the hill is commanding and beautiful, but its grape is unique.

Testino was commissioned to create a unique piece of work inspired by the six pillars that define The Macallan.