A2 noun Neutre #533 le plus courant

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.

Exemples

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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!

Famille de mots

Nom
uniqueness
Adverbe
uniquely
Adjectif
unique
Apparenté
unit
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Astuce mémo

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unique

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
uniqueness
Adverbe
uniquely
Adjectif
unique
Apparenté
unit

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

one of a kind

one of a kind

truly unique

truly unique

totally unique

totally unique

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unique

Mots lis

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C1

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enmandsion

C1

A formal noun referring to the process of extending a mandate, physical boundary, or the scope of influence. It often implies a structured or legal enlargement of authority or property rather than just a natural growth.

antegeoty

C1

To conduct a comprehensive geological assessment or survey of a land area before any structural development or human intervention occurs. This process is used to ensure the ground is stable and to record its original state for environmental compliance.

hyperregine

C1

A hyperregine refers to an extremely intensified or rigid system of regulation or management, often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe over-control. It characterizes a state where oversight mechanisms operate at an abnormally high or excessive level, potentially stifling flexibility.

presolvant

C1

A chemical substance or agent applied to a surface or material before the main cleaning or dissolving process to loosen contaminants. It is primarily used in industrial degreasing, dry cleaning, and specialized laboratory procedures to enhance the efficiency of the primary solvent.

monocludible

C1

Describing an object, space, or system that can be closed, blocked, or sealed using a single mechanism or at a solitary point. It is often used in technical, architectural, or logical contexts to denote a singular point of occlusion.

ultraturbtion

C1

To apply extreme, high-frequency agitation or turbulence to a substance, typically in a laboratory or industrial setting. This verb describes the process of disrupting a system's stability to achieve a state of hyper-homogeneity or to trigger a specific reaction.

extrauniable

C1

To extend or adapt a system, credit, or resource so that it functions outside a single university or unit. It is used primarily to describe the process of making institutional assets compatible with broader, multi-organizational frameworks.

antedictive

C1

To state, declare, or indicate a condition or event before it actually occurs; to pre-specify or predict based on prior logic or data. It is typically used in formal, technical, or logical contexts to describe the act of asserting a result in advance of its manifestation.

homogeoant

C1

A substance, agent, or factor that promotes uniformity or homogeneity within a specific geographical or structural environment. It is primarily used in technical contexts to describe something that eliminates diversity to create a consistent, identical state across a given area.

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