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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