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unique in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. 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"
    alone  unique  unequaled  unequalled  unparalleled 
  2. 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"
    singular  unique 
  3. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
    "a species unique to Australia"
    unique 
  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"
    unique 
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