unique meaning
unique :
one of a kind, special
adjective
▪ Her dress is unique.
▪ Her dress is one of a kind.
▪ This painting is unique.
▪ This painting is special.
paraphrasing
▪ singular – one of a kind
▪ distinctive – special
▪ exclusive – only one
▪ rare – not common
Pronunciation
unique [juːˈniːk]
The stress is on 'nique' and sounds like 'yoo-neek'.
Common phrases and grammar about unique
unique - Common meaning
adjective
one of a kind, special
Part of Speech Changes for "unique"
▪ uniqueness (noun) – the state of being one of a kind
▪ uniquely (adverb) – in a way that is one of a kind
Common Expressions with "unique"
▪ unique opportunity – a one of a kind chance
▪ unique experience – a special experience
▪ unique feature – a special trait
▪ unique design – a one of a kind design
Important examples of unique in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, unique often describes something that stands out as different or special.
Example of a confusing word: unusual (not common)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Unique is often used in grammar questions to test adjective placement and comparatives.
unique
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
unique selling point
'a special feature that makes a product stand out'.
one of a kind
means 'the only one like it'.
Differences between similar words and unique
unique
,
singular
differences
Unique means one of a kind, while singular often means exceptionally good or noticeable.
Words with the same origin as unique
The origin of unique
The word 'unique' comes from the Latin 'unicus', meaning 'only, single'.
Word structure
It has the root 'uni' (one) and the suffix 'que' (adjective), meaning 'one of a kind'.
Words with the same origin
The root of unique is uni (one). Words with the same root include unite (to join), unity (being one), universe (all existing matter).
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