'Unique' definitions:

Definition of 'unique'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Radically distinctive and without equal; "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(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled]
adjective
(followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia"
adjective
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, unique]
adjective
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"

Definition of 'Unique'

From: GCIDE
  • Unique \U*nique"\, a. [F. unique; cf. It. unico; from L. unicus, from unus one. See One.] Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole. -- {U*nique"ly}, adv. -- {U*nique"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Unique'

From: GCIDE
  • Unique \U*nique"\, n. A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • The phenix, the unique pf birds. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'unique'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Unique'