Unique - Definition

adj 1: radically distinctive and without equal; "he is alone in
the field of microbiology"; "this theory is altogether
alone in its penetration of the problem"; "Bach was
unique in his handling of counterpoint"; "craftsmen whose
skill is unequaled"; "unparalleled athletic ability"; "a
breakdown of law unparalleled in our history" [syn:
alone(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled,
unparalleled]
2: (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category
or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia"
3: the single one of its kind; "a singular example"; "the unique
existing example of Donne's handwriting"; "a unique copy of
an ancient manuscript"; "certain types of problems have
unique solutions" [syn: singular, unique]
4: highly unusual or rare but not the single instance; "spoke
with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising funds";
"a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique dining
experience"