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Definition of "unique" []

  • Being the only one of its kind: the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting. (adjective)
  • Without an equal or equivalent; unparalleled. (adjective)
  • Characteristic of a particular category, condition, or locality: a problem unique to coastal areas. (adjective)
  • Informal Unusual; extraordinary: spoke with a unique accent. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "unique" in a sentence
  • "END {if (nonempty) {for (i in files) print i;};} '`; \ if test - z "$ (ETAGS_ARGS) $$tags$$unique"; then:; else \ test - n "$$unique" | | unique = $$empty_fix; \"
  • "Short introduction: A cryptographic hash-function is a function where you can put in any data and you'll get a unique, fixed-size value. »unique« in this case scenario means that it's very hard to calculate two different strings matching to the same hash value."
  • "Kashi's 7 Whole Grain Puffs is said to have a unique flavour derived from the sesame seeds bursting at high temperature and imparting their ‘unique’ flavour to the cereal."