Unique
[juː'niːk] or [jʊ'nik]
Definition
(adj.) 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.) (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality; 'a species unique to Australia' .
Typist: Lolita--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.
(n.) A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.
Editor: Sharon
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Single (in kind or excellence), sole, unmatched, unexampled, singular, unequalled, uncommon, rare.
Edited by Daniel
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Sole, matchless, singular, rare, choice, uncommon,[See CLEAN]
Editor: Rufus
Definition
adj. single or alone in any quality: without a like or equal.—adv. Unique′ly.—ns. Unique′ness; Uniq′uity.
Inputed by Jenny
Examples
- As long as the case remained unique no answer could be given. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- It records an absolutely unique experience in the career both of Mr. Sherlock Holmes and of myself. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- She felt that Rose Yorke was a peculiar child--one of the unique; she knew how to treat her. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Mixed races produce mixed results, splendid, I own, in many cases, but not so severely unique and classic as would be the case with untamed tribes. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- However, we may congratulate ourselves upon a curious and, in some respects, a unique case. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- It is the most unique and ubiquitous piece of organized machinery ever made. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- It is a marvelous creation of genius, and stands alone as the unique, superb, and unapproachable triumph of the Nineteenth Century. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The foundry is one of the most interesting divisions of the entire plant, and ranks, perhaps, as one of the most unique in the country, as far as practice and equipment are concerned. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- And I think that your time will not be misspent, for there are points about the case which promise to make it an absolutely unique one. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- The youthful proprietor sometimes cleared as much as twenty to thirty dollars a month from this unique journalistic enterprise. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- They bear heraldic designs, the devices of the Constable de Montmorenci, and the colors are fresh and bright, due to the artist’s unique method of enameling. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- His collection contained many unique gems, both classical and Oriental, of the highest value. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- The way he did it was unique. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It would be a unique delight to wait and watch for the melodious fragments in which her heart and soul came forth so directly and ingenuously. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Caliphronas, you are a most unique person, and I would like to know your views of life. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Let nobody laugh at the unique anecdote here related. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- This in itself was a unique and very remarkable feat. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- If you do not find it credible you will at least be as one with me in acknowledging that it is unique, remarkable, and interesting. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- While this system of oiling is not unique, it was the first instance of its adaptation on so large and complete a scale, and illustrates the far-sightedness of his plans. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- In the present instance I am forced to admit that the facts are, to the best of my belief, unique. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- In this matter he had a grasp of plan, a scope of action quite unique. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- There are really some very unique features about this case, Watson, said he. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- The record-making department is both unique and interesting. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- We have already noted one or two points of interest in these unique developments. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It affords a unique approach to the study of philosophy. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
- The honey industry is unique in this respect, that there is hardly a part of the United States where one cannot engage in it with profit. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Anything so mighty of its kind had never been before: again it would assuredly be; but it was like the first voyage made by the first steam-vessel--something until then unique. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- There were some unique auxiliaries to the painting which added to its spirited effect. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- It was and is a quite unique political combination; nothing of the sort has ever existed before. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Unique Rembrandt etching. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
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