unique

/ynik/

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Translation

unique; only, single

Word origin

From Latin unicus ('one and only, sole'), from unus ('one'). The same root gives English 'unique' and 'unit'.

Origin
Latin
Root
unicus
English cognates
unique, unit

Grammar

Masc pluraluniques

Examples

C' , .

This is a unique opportunity, do not let it slip away.

' soeur.

He is an only child and has neither brother nor sister.

flocon .

Every snowflake has a unique shape.

collection .

The museum shows a collection unique in the world.

.

There is one single solution to this problem.

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