unique

Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary

adjective

1. radically distinctive and without equal (Freq. 10)
- he is alone in the field of microbiology
- this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem
- Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
- craftsmen whose skill is unequaled
- unparalleled athletic ability
- a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history
• Syn:
alone, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled
• Similar to:
incomparable, uncomparable
• Derivationally related forms:
uniqueness
2. (followed by 'to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality (Freq. 2)
- a species unique to Australia
• Similar to:
specific
• Derivationally related forms:
uniqueness
3. the single one of its kind
- a singular example
- the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting
- a unique copy of an ancient manuscript
- certain types of problems have unique solutions
• Syn:
singular
• Similar to:
single
• Derivationally related forms:
uniqueness, singularity (for: singular)
4. 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
• Similar to:
unusual

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  singular, unique(p), alone(p), unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled