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Grammar : Adj
Spell : yoo-neek
Phonetic Transcription : yuˈnik

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Définition of unique

Origin :
  • c.1600, "single, solitary," from French unique, from Latin unicus "single, sole," from unus "one" (see one). Meaning "forming the only one of its kind" is attested from 1610s; erroneous sense of "remarkable, uncommon" is attested from mid-19c.
  • adj alone, singular
  • adj one-of-a-kind; without equal
Example sentences :
  • We have seen this unique book (now the property of Mr. Sam: Timmins).
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens » by Henry Bore
  • The view from the summit of the hill is commanding and beautiful, but its grape is unique.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Each moment in history is a fleeting time, precious and unique.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • This river was not the least unique of our recent discoveries.
  • Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell
  • Their common decency in attitude toward the other sex was the unique bond of union.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • However, it is popular because of its unique and delicate flavor.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Alike as to formation, aspect, and climate, the Causses are unique in France.'
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Let it be remembered that this General Conference is a unique body.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • They have not been fused in the rapture of some unique mood, not focussed by the intensity of an emotion.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • No, by its conception alone the Melancholy attains to its unique impressiveness.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore

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