definition 1: being the only one of its type; sole; single.
example: Everyone’s fingerprints are unique.
example: The figurines are handmade, and each one is unique.
definition 2: having no equal or equivalent; incomparable.
example: Their product has a unique flavor that no one has been able to replicate.
example: The Earth appears to be unique in our solar system in that it supports plant and animal life.
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Collocations: Words often used in combination with the adjective unique
unique + NOUN: ~ opportunity (e.g., a unique opportunity to see a renowned artist at work), ~ experience, ~ feature, ~ style, ~ design, ~ collection, ~ position (e.g, He was now in a unique position to accomplish his goals), ~ blend, ~ combination, ~ collaboration, ~ contribution, ~ characteristic, ~ atmosphere, ~ character, ~ flavor, ~ gift, ~ talent, ~ ability, ~ charm, ~ insight
ADVERB + unique: utterly ~ , absolutely ~, totally ~, quite ~ , truly ~ , rather ~ , hardly ~ (e.g., She does play well, but talent such as hers is hardly unique here at the Conservatory) , entirely ~ , wholly ~, distinctly ~ , wonderfully ~ , refreshingly ~ , delightfully ~ , genuinely ~ , architecturally ~ , globally ~ , biologically ~ , genetically ~ , historically ~, geologically ~