unique
1 adj Something that is unique is the only one of its kind.
Each person's signature is unique..., The area has its own unique language, Catalan.
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uniquely adv ADV group, ADV with v
Because of the extreme cold, the Antarctic is a uniquely fragile environment..., Uniquely among the great world religions, Buddhism is rooted only in the universal experience of suffering known to all human beings.
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uniqueness n-uncount
Each time I returned I was struck by the uniqueness of Australia and its people.
2 adj You can use unique to describe things that you admire because they are very unusual and special., (approval)
Brett's vocals are just unique..., Kauffman was a woman of unique talent and determination.
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uniquely adv ADV group, ADV with v
...people who consider themselves uniquely qualified to be president of the United States.
3 adj If something is unique to one thing, person, group, or place, it concerns or belongs only to that thing, person, group, or place.
v-link ADJ to n
No one knows for sure why adolescence is unique to humans..., This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.
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uniquely adv ADV adj
The problem isn't uniquely American.