unique — being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Pronunciation (IPA): /juˈniːk/
Korean meaning: 유일한, 독특한, 특별한
Korean pronunciation: 유-니크 (강세: 니크)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking recipe is unique - she adds chocolate to kimchi!
- Everyone has a unique fingerprint, just like their personality.
- His unique talent is sleeping while standing up during boring meetings.
unique
ADJECTIVE//juˈniːk//
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Her unique design stood out from all the others.
The unique snowflake matched no other snowflake. (ONE + ONLY = UNIQUE → the only one like it)
Her unique style looked chic and helped her reach her peak.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'unique', which comes from Latin 'unicus' meaning 'only one' or 'sole'. The Latin root 'uni-' means 'one' and '-icus' is an adjective-forming suffix.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking recipe is unique - she adds chocolate to kimchi!”
“Everyone has a unique fingerprint, just like their personality.”
“His unique talent is sleeping while standing up during boring meetings.”
“This smartphone has a unique design that sets it apart from competitors.”
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