Difference between revisions of "Unique"
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==Adjective== | ==Adjective== | ||
| − | 1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript. | + | 1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient [[manuscript]]. |
| − | 2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint. | + | 2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: [[Bach]] was unique in his handling of counterpoint. |
3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia. | 3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia. | ||
4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions. | 4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions. | ||
5. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile. | 5. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile. | ||
==Noun== | ==Noun== | ||
| − | 6. the embodiment of unique | + | 6. the embodiment of unique [[character]]istics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable. |
Origin: | Origin: | ||
1595–1605; < F < L ūnicus, equiv. to ūn(us) one + -icus -ic | 1595–1605; < F < L ūnicus, equiv. to ūn(us) one + -icus -ic | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 12 January 2009
Adjective
1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript. 2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint. 3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia. 4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions. 5. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile.
Noun
6. the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable. Origin: 1595–1605; < F < L ūnicus, equiv. to ūn(us) one + -icus -ic
Source
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
