adj. & n.
--adj.
1. of which there is only one; unequalled; having no like, equal, or parallel (his position was unique; this vase is considered unique).
2 disp. unusual, remarkable (the most unique man I ever met).
--n. a unique thing or person.
Derivatives:
uniquely adv. uniqueness n.
Etymology: F f. L unicus f. unus one