A2 noun Neutral #533 más común

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.

Ejemplos

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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!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
uniqueness
Adverbio
uniquely
Adjetivo
unique
Relacionado
unit
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unique

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
uniqueness
Adverbio
uniquely
Adjetivo
unique
Relacionado
unit

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

one of a kind

one of a kind

truly unique

truly unique

totally unique

totally unique

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unique

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