unique

5 definitions • 10 examples

being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way:

Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.

I'd recognize your handwriting anywhere - it's unique.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to buy all six pans at half the recommended price.

As many as 100 species of fish, some unique to (= only found in) these waters, may have been affected by the pollution.

being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual or special in some way:

Each person’s DNA is unique.

something that is unique is unusual or the only one of its type:

Fast-growing companies are in a unique position to attract the best candidates.

Over the past 15 years, she has made a unique contribution to the country's business environment.

a unique opportunity/set of circumstances

a unique problem, challenge, etc. is difficult to deal with because it has never happened before:

The recent financial crisis has posed some unique challenges for governments.

if something is unique to a place or situation, it only exists in that place or situation:

Many of our problems are unique to our profession.