unique Meaning & Definition
What Does Unique Mean?
As an adjective, unique means Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched. It can also mean Of a feature, such that only one holder has it. As a noun, it means A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled; one of a kind. As a noun, it means A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.
Quick Facts About Unique
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //juːˈniːk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | unusual, singular and unparalleled |
| Plural | uniques |
| Comparative / superlative | uniquer, uniquest |
Unique Definition (Adjective)
- Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey.
- Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
- Particular, characteristic.
- Rare or unusual.
Unique as a Noun
- A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled; one of a kind.
Noun
- A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.
Adjective
- Of a rare quality, unusual.
Synonyms of Unique
Unique synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Unique
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Unique in a Sentence
Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey.
Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey. ― Gary Cook
Word Forms & Grammar
unique (comparative uniquer or more unique, superlative uniquest or most unique)
unique (plural uniques)
Words That Rhyme With Unique
Origin of Unique
Borrowed from French unique, from Latin unicus.
Pronouncing Unique
You say unique as //juːˈniːk//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Unique
Is unique an adjective or a noun?
Unique is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for unique?
Close synonyms of unique are unusual, singular and unparalleled. See the full list of unique synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of unique?
The plural of unique is uniques.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of unique?
The comparative form is uniquer and the superlative form is uniquest.