Unique

Definition: Unique

Unique

Adjective

1. The single one of its kind; "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".

2. Radically distinctive and without equal; "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".

3. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia".

4. Highly unusual or rare but not the single instance; "spoke with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising funds"; "a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique dining experience".

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

"Unique" is a name that signifies or is derived from: "to be unique".

Date "unique" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1550. (references)

Computing

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UNIQUE

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Synonyms: Unique

Dissimilarity

Adjective: dissimilar, unlike, disparate; divergent; of a different kind; (class) unmatched, unique; new, novel; unprecedented; original.

Nonimitation

Adjective: unimitated, uncopied; unmatched, unparalleled; inimitable; unique, original; creative, inventive, untranslated; exceptional, rare, sui generis uncommon, unexampled.

Unconformity

Singular, unique, one-of-a-kind.

Unity

Unaccompanied, unattended; solus, single-handed; singular, odd, unique, unrepeated, azygous, first and last; isolated; (disjoined); insular.

Crosswords: Unique

French (nonesuch, one off, only, single, sole, unique), French Canadian (unique).

He believes the culprits might be the very people who, uh, soiled your rug, and you are in a unique position to confirm or disconfirm that suspicion (The Big Lebowski; writing credit: Ethan Coen; Joel Coen)

Now Greg, you have a very unique last name and Jack and I were wondering how to pronounce it (Meet the Parents; writing credit: Greg Glienna; Mary Ruth Clarke)

And unique! Because there's never been anyone like me before, ever (Artificial Intelligence: AI; writing credit: Ian Watson)

You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake (Fight Club; writing credit: Jim Uhls)

Why, so I can share your unique perspective (The 6th Day; writing credit: Cormac Wibberley; Marianne Wibberley)

You see I thought that you were special baby, something unique (Another Dumb Blond; performing artist: Hoku)

To the beat, beat, it's unique ("Rapper's Delight"; performing artist: Sugarhill Gang)

Always remember you're unique just like everyone else. (references; author: unknown)

Sleeping on the job: Ah, the unique and unpredictable circadian rhythms of the workaholic! (references; author: unknown)

Unique New York. (references; author: unknown)

Un fils unique (1969)

Vitaphone Variety No. 2696: The Unique Comedian (1931)

A Unique Race (1899)

The Unique Oneness of Christian Savage (2000)

Unique au monde (2000)

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References

• Webcenter Unique ASA: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

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Books

• Amiloride and Its Analogs: Unique Cation Transport Inhibitors (reference)

• The New Astrology: A Unique Synthesis of the World's Two Great Astrological Systems (reference)

• The New Strategic Selling: The Unique Sales System Proven Successful by the World's Best Companies (reference)

• The Strength of a Godly Woman: Finding Your Unique Place in God's Plan (reference)

• Off the Beaten Path Alabama: A Guide to Unique Places (Alabama: Off the Beaten Path, 5th Ed) (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• Unique Opportunities (reference)

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Theater & Movies

• Progressive Dies - Tape 5: Unique Die Concept (reference)

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Music

• Mannheim Steamroller Meets The Mouse: Unique Musical Creations Based On Disney Songs (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

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Members of the first National Advisory Cancer Council at the groundbreaking ceremonies at the NCI's building 6 in June, 1938. (Left to right) Francis Wood, C.C Little, James Ewing, Arthur Compton, James Conant, Thomas Parran, and Ludwig Hektoen. This new building, erected on land donated by Mrs. Luke J. Wilson was the fourth to be constructed in the complex that is now the National Institutes of Health. The structure was unique in that year of 1939, with its physical equipment and facilities designed solely for scientific research in a specialized field of science. Building 6 was to house the National Cancer Institute, the first of the nine specialized institutes that would comprise NIH. See also ar003810. Credit: Unknown photographer/artist.

From a lateral view, one is able to identify the cellular components along the length of a T. pallidum bacterium, which give this spiral bacterium (spirochete) a unique cellular morphology, and mode of motility. Credit: CDC.

Using a unique capability of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) astronomers announced today ... Credit: NASA.

A unique peanut-shaped cocoon of dust, called a reflection nebula, surrounds a cluster of ... Credit: NASA.

View from the northeastern edge of Provincetown. The windmills were used in the the production of salt. The high sand dunes added to the unique appearance of this Cape Cod town. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841. Credit: America's Coastlines.

Figure 21. Silvertown Company sounder, a device very similar to the Belknap- Sigsbee sounder with one important difference. This sounder had a unique ballast release method which involved a knife cutting the line holding the ballast upon beginning of ascent. This device was used in cable laying surveys. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

Figure 53. Berget sounding machine, designed by Professor Alphonse Berget of the Oceanographic Institute of Paris. Prince Albert I of Monaco presented this type of machine to the French Academy of Sciences in 1911. The machine was designed for use in depths from 0 to 2500 meters. This machine was unique for its compact size and strength. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

Oscar Stevens (left), and Eric Banks (right), NRCS Soil Conservationist, inspect a zucchini squash blossom. Stevens grows a number of unique vegetables. Local restaurants enjoy a white zucchini produced on his farm. Reginald Stevens and Darryl Herrin in t. Credit: Bob Nichols.

A long-standing mystery about the molecular structure of casein-the main protein group in milk-has been solved. the new information is helping cheese producers develop more effective and reliable processing methods. ARS scientists learned that, at the molecular level, casein is truly unique. P. Credit: USDA ARS News; photo by Scott Bauer..

In California's Salinas Valley, where much of America's lettuce is produced, ARS researcher Edward Ryder and colleague William Waycott, scrutinize an exceptional array of unique lettuces. P. Credit: USDA ARS News; photo by Patrick Tregenza..

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Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 297, where immediately before the outbreak of war a company incorporated in an Allied or Associated State had rights in common with a company controlled by it and incorporated in Germany to the use of trademarks in third countries, or enjoyed the use in common with such company of unique means of reproduction of goods or articles for sale in third countries, the former company shall alone have the right to use these trade-marks in third countries to the exclusion of the German company, and these unique means of reproduction shall be handed over to the former company, notwithstanding any action taken under German war legislation with regard to the latter company or its business, industrial property or shares. (reference)

It is also an honor, perhaps almost unique, for a private visitor to be introduced to an academic audience by the President of the United States. ("Iron Curtain" Speech)

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Health

CT also has unique diagnostic benefits. (references)

Therapy of H. pylori poses several unique challenges. (references)

Much like fingerprints, MHAs are unique to an individual. (references)

Business

Franchise exhibitions are unique as a marketing medium in franchising. (references)

This last venture is unique, since it is intended to be a global initiative. (references)

Many of these offer a unique service or a service that is targeted to a niche market. (references)

Economic History

Georgia

The business environment is unique and fraught with difficulties. (references)

Tanzania

A joint venture operation offers unique advantages and disadvantages. (references)

Maldives

Unique to Maldives, modern and traditional schools exist side by side. (references)

Human Rights

Sierra Leone

More than 1,500 others are in special transitional centers, which are designed to help provide for their unique mental and emotional needs prior to reunification with their families. (references)

Korea

Beginning in the 1970's, the 10 Great Principles of Unique Ideology directed that anyone who tore or otherwise defaced a newspaper photo of either of the two Kims was a political criminal and punished as such. (references)

Indigenous People

Cameroon

Some observers believe that sustained logging is destroying the Pygmies' unique, forest-oriented belief system, forcing them to adapt their traditional social and economic systems to a more rigid modern society similar to their Bantu neighbors. (references)

Minorities

Germany

Critics contend that the Sinti/Romani minority is the only official national minority that does not have unique legal protection, political privilege, or reserved representation in certain public institutions. (references)

Political Economy

BELGIUM

Moreover, pharmaceutical manufacturers are saddled with a unique turnover tax of six percent. (references)

CHILE

Chile's unique beef grading and labeling requirements effectively preclude imports of U.S. beef. (references)

Trade

Luxembourg

Nonetheless, the EU continues to consist of fifteen different and unique markets. (references)

Croatia

A unique feature of the former Yugoslavia was the payments system; all payments were required to be conducted through the payments bureau (Zavod za Platni Promet, ZAP). (references)

Chile

Chilean grading and quality standards on beef are unique in the world and effectively prohibit imports from the U.S. Chile only approves the import of processed food products on a case-by-case basis. (references)

Travel

Indonesia

One unique service they offer is on-site telemedicine consultations with various specialists in Perth, Australia. (references)

Panama

Business practices and customs in Panama are a unique blend of North American methods and traditional Latin style. (references)

Hong Kong

Over the years, Hong Kong has developed as a unique society based on a blend of Chinese tradition and western technology. (references)

Worker Rights

Peru

In September President Toledo reinstalled the National Labor Council and opened two regional councils, one in Arequipa and one in Cusco, to address labor issues unique to each region. (references)

Switzerland

The Constitution provides specific protection for the right to strike, but a unique labor peace under an informal agreement between unions and employers--in existence since the 1930's--has resulted in fewer than 10 strikes per year since 1975. The law prohibits retribution against strikers or their leaders. (references)

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Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

To be unique

Expressions using "unique": geographically unique identity ♦ globally unique identity ♦ identificateur de programme unique ♦ locally unique identity ♦ unique ID Listing ♦ unique identifier ♦ unique in its kind ♦ unique key ♦ unique material identifier ♦ unique name assumption ♦ unique opportunity ♦ unique program identifier ♦ unique programme identifier ♦ unique sales point ♦ unique thing. Additional references.

Ending with "unique": non-unique.

Afrikaans

uniek. (various references)

Albanian

unikum, unik (common, only, single, uniform, unitary), i vetëm (all, alone, lone, lonesome, one, only, single, Singleton, sole, solitary, solo, sporadic, unaccompanied, very). (various references)

Arabic 

‏فذ (alone, incomparable, individual, matchless, nonesuch, peerless, single, singular, unequaled, unexampled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unusual), ‏فريد من نوعه, ‏فريد (individual, matchless, peerless, single, singular, unparalleled, unrivaled), ‏لذيذ (dainty, delectable, delicious, delightful, flavorful, flavourful, good, nice, palatable, pleasant, sapid, savory, sweet, sympathetic, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, yummy), ‏لا نظير له (nonesuch, unparalleled), ‏وحيد (alone, exclusive, lone, lonesome, one, one and only, only, private, single, solitary), ‏بديع (admirable, adorable, amazing, excellent, fine, magnificent, marvellous, marvelous, original, splendid, superb, unprecedented, wonderful). (various references)

Bulgarian 

уникален (sui generis), нещо единствено по рода си, неповторим, забележителен (eminent, extraordinary, incredible, memorable, notable, noteworthy, proud, remarkable, salient, signal, some, thumping, unco, unusual, wonderful), изключителен (especial, exceptional, exceptive, exclusive, extraordinary, inimitable, one in a thousand, phenomenal, rare, rousing, signal, super, superior, surpassing, unaverage, uncommon, unexampled, unusual, vintage). (various references)

Chinese 

特制 (special), 独特 (inimitable, uniqueness), 獨特 (distinct, having special characteristics), 殊 . (various references)

Czech

unikátní (rare, unmatched), zvláštní (curious, extra, extraordinary, funny, individual, intriguing, odd, outlandish, particular, peculiar, quaint, queer, singular, special, strange, weird), specifický (specific, typical), ojedinìlý (solitary, sporadic, stray), jedineèný (golden, incomparable, nonesuch, one and only, peerless, singular, unparalleled, unrepeatable, unrivalled). (various references)

Danish

eneste. (various references)

Dutch

uniek, enig (alone, any, anybody, only, sole, solitary, some, somebody, someone). (various references)

Esperanto

unika. (various references)

Faeroese

stak-, frálíkur, einskilaður. (various references)

Farsi 

یکتا (Alone), یگانه (One, Only, Sole), فرد (Azygos, Individual, Odd, Single, Singular, Specimen, Subject, Unit), بیمانند (Unexampled), بیتا (Unrivaled), بی همتا (Incomparable, Matchless, Peerless, Unbeatable, Unmatched, Unparalleled, Unrivaled), بی نظیر (Incomparable, Inimitable, Unbeatable, Unexampled, Unparalleled, Unprecedented, Unrivaled). (various references)

Finnish

ainutlaatuinen, ainutkertainen (unparalleled), ainoalaatuinen. (various references)

French

unique. (various references)

French Canadian

unique. (various references)

Frisian

unyk. (various references)

German

einzigartig (inimitable, matchless, peerless, peerlessly, singular, uniquely), einmalig (amazing, fantastic, nonrecurring, one off, one shot, one-time, single, singular, unheard of, uniquely, unmatched, unparallel, unparalleled, unrepeatable), eindeutig (absolutely, clear, clear cut, clearly, conclusive, conclusively, definite, definitely, explicit, manifest, manifestly, non-ambiguous, obvious, palpably, plainly, positively, sure, unambiguous, unambiguously, unequivocal, unequivocally), einzig (absolute, alone, complete, exclusive, lone, only, single, singly, sole, solely, solitary). (various references)

Greek 

μοναδικόσ (monadic, monadical, one and only, singular, sui genesis), μοναδικός (singular), ανεπανάληπτοσ. (various references)

Hebrew 

יחידאי, יחיד במינו (peculiar, singular). (various references)

Hungarian

páratlan (equitable, impair, impaired, inimitable, matchless, nonesuch, nonpareil, odd, peerless, singular, superlative, supreme, uneven, unexampled, unmatched, unrivalled, unsurpassed), kivételes (be exceptional, exceptional, exceptive, extraordinary, extreme, out of the ordinary, rare). (various references)

Indonesian

unik, khusus (distinctive, special, specific), khas (typical). (various references)

Italian

unico (alone, isolated, lonely, nonpareil, one, one only, only, reclusive, single, sole, unescorted), solo (alone, just, lone, lonely, lonesome, mere, only, single, sole, solidly, solitary, unaccompanied, very). (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

特殊 (special), 唯一 (only, sole). (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

かんぜつ (ranking foremost, unsurpassed), とくしゅ (special, special kind), ゆいいつ (only, sole), ゆいいつむに (one and only), ゆいつ (only, sole), いちりゅう (first class, foremost, school, top grade, top-notch), とくい (client, customer, one's forte, one's specialty, one's strong point, pride, prosperity, singular, triumph), いしょく (different color, engrafting, entrusting, food and clothing, implantation, livelihood, living, novelty, porting, transplanting), たぐいまれ (rare), またとない (matchless, never again, unparalleled), またない (matchless, never again, unparalleled), ひぼん (extraordinary, prodigy, rare), ならびなき (unequaled, unparalleled), ならびない (unequaled, unparalleled), ユニーク , いちい (a boat, captain, earnestness, first place, first rank, one reed, unit's position). (various references)

Korean 

유일한 (singular, sole). (various references)

Papiamen

úniko. (various references)

Pig Latin

iqueunay.(various references)

Portuguese

incomparável (absolute, matchless, nonpareil, peerless, surpassing, unapproachable, unequalled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivalled), único (alone, exceptional, single, sole, solitary, unexampled, unmatched), ímpar (azygous, odd, unpaired). (various references)

Romanian

unic (exclusive, one, only, single, singular, sole), original (air hole, archetype, authentic, creative, eccentric, first hand, genuine, odd, original, originally, peculiar, queer, real, true), fãrã asemãnare, aparte (apart, particular, separately, special). (various references)

Russian 

уникальный (one and only, sui generis). (various references)

Serbo-Croatian

jedinstvena prilika, jedinstvena osoba, jedinstven primerak, jedinstven (inimitable, peculiar, singular, sole, united, unprecedented), jedan jedini. (various references)

Spanish

único (a, alone, exclusive, non-recurring, one, one off, only, only thing, single, singular, sole, solitary). (various references)

Swedish

unik (singular), enastående (eminent, exceptionally, exquisite, extremely, incomparable, matchless, outstanding, phenomenal, rara avis, rare, singular, sovereign, top flight, transcendent, unbeatable, unequalled, unexampled, unparallelled). (various references)

Turkish

yegâne, tek (exclusive, fellow, homeo-, homo-, homoeo-, individual, lone, mono-, odd, one, one and only, only, single, singular, sole, solitary, uneven, uni-), rakipsiz (matchless, unopposed, unrivaled, unrivalled, wide open), nadir şey, mükemmel (accomplished, all around, alpha plus, ambrosial, bang up, banner, beyond praise, bully, capital, champion, classic, classical, classy, commanding, complete, consummate, cool, copybook, Dandy, dreamy, elegant, excellent, famous, famously, faultless, fine, finished, first class, great, immense, jolly good, no mean, par excellence, perfect, ripping, scrumptious, slap up, smashing, smooth, solid, sovereign, spiffing, spiffy, splendid, splendiferous, super, superb, superlative, that takes the cake, the dandy, thorough, thoroughgoing, tiptop, to a turn, to the nines, topping, triumphant), eşsiz şey, eşsiz (heavenly, in a class of one's own, incomparable, inimitable, irreplaceable, matchless, nonesuch, nonpareil, peerless, singular, unequalled, unexampled, unexcelled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unrivalled, unsurpassed, without a peer), biricik (dearie, deary, one and only, only, sole, well-beloved), bir değerli, benzersiz (in a class of one's own, inimitable, matchless, nonesuch, nonpareil, unequalled, unexampled, unmatched, unparalleled), bíríçík, özgün (characteristic, distinctive, genuine, individual, inventive, peculiar, typical, way out). (various references)

Turkmen 

aяra (singular). (various references)

Ukrainian

унікальний (one off), особливий (different, esoteric, extra, particular, peculiar, special, specific), незвичайний (extraordinary, king size, non-conventional, offbeat, original, out of the way, outlandish, portentous, transcendental, unaccustomed, uncommon, unusual). (various references)

Vietnamese 

vật duy nhất (singleton), vật chỉ có một không hai, lạ đời, duy nhất (sole, solely), dị thường (off-beat), chỉ có một (only), đơn nhất. (various references)

1. a�, dili, me-te. (various references)

singulare, singularis, singularum, sola, solae, solam, soli, solis, solius, solo, solos, solum, solus, solusque, unica, unicam, unicis, unicum, unicus. (various references)

Derivations

Words beginning with "unique": uniquely, uniqueness, uniquenesses, uniquer, uniques, uniquest. (additional references)

Words ending with "unique": biunique, communique, nonunique. (additional references)

Words containing "unique": biuniqueness, biuniquenesses, communiques, nonuniqueness, nonuniquenesses. (additional references)

Misspellings

"Unique" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: dunque, enarque, enarques, muriqui, Naquen, nique, nunquam, Oncques, quisque, Rufisque, ubique, unic, Unica, unice, unig, unige, unik, uniq, uniqe, uniqu, uniquer, uniques, unque. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

-2 letters: quin.

-4 letters: en, in, ne, nu, un.

+1 letter: queuing, uniquer, uniques, unquiet.

+2 letters: biunique, queueing, uniquely, uniquest, unquiets.

+3 letters: nonunique, quintuple, unquieter, unquietly.

+4 letters: communique, inquietude, quincunxes, quintupled, quintuples, quintuplet, tourniquet, ubiquinone, unequipped, uniqueness, unquietest, unrequited.

+5 letters: burlesquing, communiques, equiangular, inquietudes, quadrennium, quinquennia, quintuplets, tourniquets, ubiquinones, unequivocal, unqualified, unquietness.