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adjective, being the only one of a particular type; single; sole
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unique
- 1) adjective, being the only one of a particular type; single; sole
- 2) adjective, without equal or like; unparalleled
- 3) adjective, very remarkable or unusual
- 4) adjective, maths a) leading to only one result b) having precisely one value
Etymology
C17: via French from Latin ūnicus unparalleled, from ūnus one
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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Synonyms
distinct, special, exclusive, peculiar, only, single, lone, solitary, sui generis, unparalleled, unrivalled, incomparable, inimitable, peerless, unequalled, matchless, nonpareil, unexampled
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