A2 noun Neutral #533 am häufigsten

unique

/juːˈniːk/

Something that is unique is the only one of its kind or is very special and unusual. It describes a person, object, or situation that is different from everything else.

Beispiele

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1

Every person's fingerprints are unique.

Every person's fingerprints are unique.

2

The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.

The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.

3

That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!

That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
uniqueness
Adverb
uniquely
Adjektiv
unique
Verwandt
unit
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Merkhilfe

Remember the prefix 'UNI' which means one, like in 'unicycle' (one wheel) or 'universe' (one whole). Unique means there is only 'one' of it.

Schnelles Quiz

This painting is ________ because it is the only one in the world.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: unique

Beispiele

1

Every person's fingerprints are unique.

everyday

Every person's fingerprints are unique.

2

The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.

formal

The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.

3

That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!

informal

That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!

4

Each species has a unique set of genetic markers.

academic

Each species has a unique set of genetic markers.

5

Our company offers a unique solution to this common problem.

business

Our company offers a unique solution to this common problem.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
uniqueness
Adverb
uniquely
Adjektiv
unique
Verwandt
unit

Häufige Kollokationen

unique opportunity unique opportunity
unique feature unique feature
unique style unique style
unique experience unique experience
unique challenge unique challenge

Häufige Phrasen

one of a kind

one of a kind

truly unique

truly unique

totally unique

totally unique

Wird oft verwechselt mit

unique vs unusual

Unusual means not common, but unique means the only one in existence.

unique vs special

Special means better or different than normal, but many things can be special while only one can be unique.

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Nutzungshinweise

In formal English, unique is an absolute adjective, which means it technically shouldn't be used with 'very' or 'more'. You are either unique or you are not.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'most unique' or 'very unique', but since unique means 'the only one', these modifiers are technically redundant in strict grammar.

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Merkhilfe

Remember the prefix 'UNI' which means one, like in 'unicycle' (one wheel) or 'universe' (one whole). Unique means there is only 'one' of it.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin word 'unicus', meaning 'only' or 'single'.

Grammatikmuster

Used before a noun (a unique gift) Used after a linking verb (His voice is unique) Does not usually have comparative or superlative forms
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western marketing and social media, 'unique' is a highly valued trait often used to encourage individuality and consumerism.

Schnelles Quiz

This painting is ________ because it is the only one in the world.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: unique

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