UNIQUE


Meaning of UNIQUE in English

/ juˈniːk; NAmE / adjective

1.

being the only one of its kind :

Everyone's fingerprints are unique.

HELP NOTE : You can use absolutely , totally or almost with unique in this meaning.

2.

very special or unusual :

a unique talent

The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.

The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe.

HELP NOTE : You can use more , very , etc. with unique in this meaning.

3.

unique (to sb/sth) belonging to or connected with one particular person, place or thing :

an atmosphere that is unique to New York

The koala is unique to Australia.

►  unique·ly adverb :

Her past experience made her uniquely suited to lead the campaign.

The UK, uniquely, has not had to face the problem of mass unemployment.

He was a uniquely gifted teacher.

►  unique·ness noun [ U ]:

The author stresses the uniqueness of the individual.

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WORD ORIGIN

early 17th cent.: from French , from Latin unicus , from unus one.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.