Definition of UNIQUE

unique

Meanings

Plural: uniques

Adjective Satellite

  • radically distinctive and without equal
    • "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"
  • (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
    • "a species unique to Australia"
  • the single one of its kind
    • "the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting"
    • "a unique copy of an ancient manuscript"
    • "certain types of problems have unique solutions"
  • 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"

Adj

  • Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
  • Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
  • Particular, characteristic.
  • Of a rare quality, unusual.

Noun

  • A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled; one of a kind.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French unique. Piecewise doublet of any.

Antonyms

common, normal

Scrabble Score: 15

unique is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
unique is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unique is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

unique is a valid Words With Friends word