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Antonyms for unique
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : yoo-neek |
| Phonetic Transcription : yuˈnik |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for unique
- anomalous
- best
- different
- exceptional
- exclusive
- extraordinary
- far-out
- incomparable
- individual
- inimitable
- lone
- matchless
- most
- nonpareil
- novel
- one
- one and only
- onliest
- only
- particular
- peerless
- primo
- rare
- separate
- single
- singular
- solitary
- solo
- something else
- special
- standout
- strange
- sui generis
- uncommon
- unequaled
- unexampled
- unimaginable
- unmatched
- unparagoned
- unparalleled
- unprecedented
- unreal
- unrivaled
- utmost
- weird
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