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Synonym -
Unique
Synonyms:
sole, single, one-off,
exclusive, exceptional,
inimitable, distinctive,
matchless, irreplaceable, rare
Antonym: common
The adj unique
has 4 senses (first 2 from
tagged texts)
1. (10) alone, unique,
unequaled, unequalled,
unparalleled -- (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")
2. (2) unique -- ((followed by
`to') applying exclusively to
a given category or condition
or locality; "a species unique
to Australia")
3. singular, unique -- (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")
4. unique -- (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")
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Antonym: 4
senses of unique
Sense 1
alone (predicate), unique,
unequaled, unequalled,
unparalleled -- (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")
INDIRECT (VIA incomparable) ->
comparable -- (able to be
compared or worthy of
comparison)
Sense 2
unique (predicate) --
((followed by `to') applying
exclusively to a given
category or condition or
locality; "a species unique to
Australia")
INDIRECT (VIA specific) ->
general -- (applying to all or
most members of a category or
group; "the general public";
"general assistance"; "a
general rule"; "in general
terms"; "comprehensible to the
general reader")
INDIRECT (VIA specific,
specific) -> nonspecific --
(not caused by a specific
agent; used also of staining
in making microscope slides;
"nonspecific enteritis")
Sense 3
singular, unique -- (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")
INDIRECT (VIA single) ->
multiple -- (having or
involving or consisting of
more than one part or entity
or individual; "multiple
birth"; "multiple ownership";
"made multiple copies of the
speech"; "his multiple
achievements in public life";
"her multiple personalities";
"a pineapple is a multiple
fruit")
Sense 4
unique -- (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")
INDIRECT (VIA unusual) ->
usual -- (occurring or
encountered or experienced or
observed frequently or in
accordance with regular
practice or procedure; "grew
the usual vegetables"; "the
usual summer heat"; "came at
the usual time"; "the child's
usual bedtime")
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3 of 4 senses
of unique
Sense 1
alone(predicate), unique,
unequaled, unequalled,
unparalleled -- (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")
RELATED TO->(noun)
uniqueness#1
=> singularity, uniqueness --
(the quality of being one of a
kind; "that singularity
distinguished him from all his
companions")
Sense 2
unique(predicate) --
((followed by `to') applying
exclusively to a given
category or condition or
locality; "a species unique to
Australia")
RELATED TO->(noun)
uniqueness#1
=> singularity, uniqueness --
(the quality of being one of a
kind; "that singularity
distinguished him from all his
companions")
Sense 3
singular, unique -- (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")
RELATED TO->(noun)
uniqueness#1
=> singularity, uniqueness --
(the quality of being one of a
kind; "that singularity
distinguished him from all his
companions") |
