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unique

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/juˈnik/ · u-nique

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

اپنے قسم کا واحد؛ کسی اور جیسا نہیں۔

منفرد

manfarid

Formal: نایاب

Synonyms

distinctivesingularspecialمخصوصکتابعلیحدہ

Antonyms

commonordinaryusualعامہنرمتوسط

Common Collocations

  • unique perspective
  • unique opportunity
  • unique design

Example Sentences

Each piece of art in the gallery is unique.

گیلری میں ہر فن پارہ منفرد ہے۔

Gallery mein har fun parra manfarid hai.

She has a unique way of solving problems.

اس کا مسائل حل کرنے کا طریقہ منفرد ہے۔

Us ka masail hal karne ka tareeqa manfarid hai.

He wears a unique style of clothing.

وہ لباس کا منفرد انداز پہنتا ہے۔

Woh libaas ka manfarid andaaz pehenta hai.

Easily Confused With

unusual:While both suggest something different, 'unique' implies being one of a kind, whereas 'unusual' indicates something that is not common.

Word Family

uniqueness
nounمنفردیت
uniquely
adverbمنفرد طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'unique' as a 'unicorn'; something that is one of a kind.

Imagine a brightly colored, one-of-a-kind flower standing alone in a garden.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک کی اپنی ہے اپنی کہانی، کوئی منفرد ہے، کوئی روایتی ہے۔

Har aik ki apni hai apni kahani, koi manfarid hai, koi riwaai hai.

Everyone has their own story; some are unique, some are traditional.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

منفرد چیز کی قیمت ہوتی ہے۔

Manfarid cheez ki qeemat hoti hai.

A unique thing has its value.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "unicus" — single, one

First known use: early 19th century

The word 'unique' originated from the Latin word 'unicus', meaning 'single' or 'only one'. Its adoption into English occurred in the early 19th century.