unique
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5Every person's fingerprints are unique.
Every person's fingerprints are unique.
The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.
The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.
That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!
That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: unique
Exemplos
Every person's fingerprints are unique.
everydayEvery person's fingerprints are unique.
The museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.
formalThe museum contains several unique artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.
That is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!
informalThat is a pretty unique hat you are wearing today!
Each species has a unique set of genetic markers.
academicEach species has a unique set of genetic markers.
Our company offers a unique solution to this common problem.
businessOur company offers a unique solution to this common problem.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
one of a kind
one of a kind
truly unique
truly unique
totally unique
totally unique
Frequentemente confundido com
Unusual means not common, but unique means the only one in existence.
Special means better or different than normal, but many things can be special while only one can be unique.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'most unique' or 'very unique', but since unique means 'the only one', these modifiers are technically redundant in strict grammar.
Dica de memorização
Remember the prefix 'UNI' which means one, like in 'unicycle' (one wheel) or 'universe' (one whole). Unique means there is only 'one' of it.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'unicus', meaning 'only' or 'single'.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: unique
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