u|nique´ness

u|nique´ness
u|nique «yoo NEEK», adjective.
1. having no like or equal; being the only one of its kind; standing alone in comparison with others; unrivaled; unparalleled: »

a unique person or work. He discovered a unique specimen of rock in the cave. The astronaut described his experience as unique. That which gives to the Jews their unique position among the nations is what we are accustomed to regard as their Sacred History (Spectator).

SYNONYM(S): unmatched, unequaled.
2. single; sole; solitary: »

He despised play. His unique wish was to work (Arnold Bennett).

3. Informal. very uncommon or unusual; rare; remarkable: »

Her style of singing is rather unique. The most unique fabric service in the whole wide world (House and Garden).

[< Middle French unique, learned borrowing from Latin ūnicus single, sole < ūnus one]
u|nique´ly, adverb.
u|nique´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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