Unique Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of UNIQUE

1

— used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else

• The shape of each and every snowflake is unique.
• His talents make him truly unique.

2

[more unique; most unique]

:

very special or unusual

• a unique opportunity
• a unique feature/characteristic
• She's in the unique position of running for office against her husband.
• Humans are unique among mammals in several respects.

3

:

belonging to or connected with only one particular thing, place, or person

— + to

• a species unique to the region

• These problems are not unique to our city. [=these problems occur in other places and not only in our city]

• a uniquely American tradition

• Her sense of humor is uniquely her own.

• He is uniquely suited to lead this company.

— uniqueness

noun

[noncount]