unique

Adjective
  1. Radically distinctive and without equal (synset 300507765)
    "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"
    similar to: incomparable, uncomparable - such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
    same as: alone, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled
  2. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality (synset 301108735)
    "a species unique to Australia"
    similar to: specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
  3. The single one of its kind (synset 302222756)
    "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"
    similar to: single - existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
    same as: singular
  4. Highly unusual or rare but not the single instance (synset 300493556)
    "spoke with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising funds"; "a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique dining experience"
    similar to: unusual - not usual or common or ordinary

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