adjective

unique

Translation

unique, one-of-a-kind, distinctive

Each person's fingerprint is unique.

This is a unique opportunity.

She has a very unique style.

((unique)) to (sb./sth.) to be unique to (sb./sth.) This species is unique to the island.

a ((unique)) (noun) a unique (noun) He has a unique perspective.

Synonyms: distinctive, one-of-a-kind, singular; Antonyms: common, ordinary

From Latin 'unicus' meaning 'one, single, sole', related to 'unus' (one).

Think of 'uni-' as in 'unicycle' (one wheel) or 'unicorn' (one horn). 'Unique' means 'one of its kind'.