unique
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Being the only one of its kind, with nothing else quite like it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Because "unique" already means one of a kind, careful writers avoid "very unique" or "more unique".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Every snowflake has a _____ pattern under a microscope."
Answer: unique
In your own words, what does "unique" mean?
Being the only one of its kind, with nothing else quite like it.
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