unique

Words with a similar base: unique

'unique'

[alone.s.04] as in: radically distinctive and without equal

Examples:
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

'unique'

[unique.s.02] as in: (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

Examples:
a species unique to Australia

'unique'

[singular.s.04] as in: the single one of its kind

Examples:
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

'unique'

[unique.s.04] as in: highly unusual or rare but not the single instance

Examples:
spoke with a unique accent
had unique ability in raising funds
a frankness unique in literature
a unique dining experience

Origins

					unique (English)
└── unique (French)
    └── unicus (Latin)
        ├── -icus (Latin)
        └── unus (Latin)
            └── oinos (Latin)

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