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==Adjective==
==Adjective==
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1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
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1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient
[[
manuscript
]]
.
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2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
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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==
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6. the embodiment of unique
characteristics
; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable.
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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
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