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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
unique
/juːˈniːk/
noun1 of 2
unlike other things; being the only one like it
- “Every person is unique, as their use of language reflects.”Tatoeba
- “Science can help us develop new materials with unique properties.”Tatoeba
Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.
adjective2 of 2
Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)