unique
juˈniːk
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Adjective

singular unmatchedbeing the only one of its kind or without equal
  • Her style is unique in the fashion world.
  • This antique vase is unique.
  • His fingerprint was unique at the crime scene.
one-of-a-kind singular unparalleled
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Expressions with unique

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unmatched in historical records or accounts
This victory is unique in the annals of sports history.
unmatched anywhere on Earth
Her talent is unique in the world.
numeric code used to single out a person, item or group
Each customer receives a unique identification number when opening an account.
distinctive feature that makes a product stand out
The phone's battery life is its unique selling point.
identifier guaranteed unique for specific objects or purposes
Each user account has a unique identifier.
set of columns identifying a database record
The unique key ensures no duplicate entries in the database.

Origin of unique

Latin, unicus (only, single)

Terms with unique included in their meaning

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unique scent
distinctive odor that something gives off
finance
unique identifier for a bank account
special
highlights a unique or special action for someone
personality traits
set of qualities that make someone unique
business
unique code given to a purchase to help track it
individual traits
set of traits making someone unique
uniqueness
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality
restaurant dish
dish unique to a particular chef

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  1. French:unique, ...
  2. German:einzigartig, ...
  3. Italian:unico, ...
  4. Spanish:único, ...
  5. Portuguese:único, ...
  6. Chinese:独一无二的, ...
  7. Japanese:独特な, ...
  8. Arabic:فَريد, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִיחוּדִי, ...
  10. Russian:уникальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:унікальний, ...
  12. Hindi:अद्वितीय, ...
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