unique
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)}, {unequaled}, {unequalled},
{unparalleled}]
2: (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category
or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia"
[syn: {unique(p)}]
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}]
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"