uniqueness — the quality of being one of a kind; the state of being unlike anything else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being one of a kind; the state of being unlike anything else
Pronunciation (IPA): /juˈniːknəs/
Example Sentences
- The chef's uniqueness lies in his ability to cook ramen with a hairdryer.
- Each snowflake's uniqueness proves that nature is the ultimate artist.
- The company values the uniqueness of every employee's coffee-making skills.
uniqueness
NOUN[/juˈniːknəs/]
the quality of being one of a kind; the state of being unlike anything else
Each snowflake shows its own uniqueness as it lands on her glove.
Uniqueness shines through antiques and modern techniques
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin unicus (unique, sole), which combines uni- (one) and -que (and), originally meaning 'being one of a kind.' The suffix -ness was added in Middle English to form the abstract noun denoting the quality or state of being unique.
Breakdown
unique (from Latin unicus, meaning sole or one of a kind) + -ness (English suffix forming abstract nouns denoting a quality or state).
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📝Examples
“The chef's uniqueness lies in his ability to cook ramen with a hairdryer.”
“Each snowflake's uniqueness proves that nature is the ultimate artist.”
“The company values the uniqueness of every employee's coffee-making skills.”
“Her fashion sense showed a uniqueness that couldn't be replicated.”
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