unique meaning and definition

UNIQUE adjective

Definition of unique (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: alone, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled
2. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
   • "a species unique to Australia"
3. 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"
   • synonyms: singular
4. 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"