unique

Meaning

Adj

1. Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
2. Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
3. Particular, characteristic.
4. Of a rare quality, unusual.

Noun

A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled; one of a kind.

Synonyms

singular

matchless

unparalleled

single

only

special

sole

rare

one and only

unequaled

incomparable

unequalled

unrivaled

unusual

peerless

alone

novel

peculiar

exceptional

particular

unparallelled

extraordinary

sui generis

unprecedented

one

new

🆕

original

best

characteristic

distinct

distinctive

fresh

individual

inimitable

never again

specific

strange

unexampled

unrepeatable

only one

newfangled

one-off

monotypic

monadic

originative

own

marvellous

particularities

isolated

peculiarity

inventive

personal

prodigy

productive

proper

incommensurable

reclusive

remarkable

school

🏫

important

idiosyncratic

foremost

solitary

first-class

without a second

specific characteristic

exclusive

top-notch

uncommon

excellent

each

single in kind

uniqueness

unmatched

unmistakable

distinguished

creative

sui genesis

celibate

unrivalled

unsurpassed

causal

usual

well-defined

one of a kind

monadical

top grade

different color

different colour

capital

ranking foremost

strange and marvellous

noteworthy

novelty

odd

offbeat

notable

Pronounced as (IPA)

/juːˈniːk/

Etymology

Borrowed from French unique. Piecewise doublet of any.

Sentences

From its unique gesture it was clear , that the rhino was hostile .