unique

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. radically distinctive and without equal

- Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint

Similar word(s): incomparable, uncomparable, alone, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled

2. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

- a species unique to Australia

Similar word(s): specific

3. the single one of its kind

- the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting

- a unique copy of an ancient manuscript

- certain types of problems have unique solutions

Similar word(s): single, singular

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

Similar word(s): unusual

noun

1. A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.