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/y.nik.mɑ̃/

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Translation

only, solely

Word origin

From the adjective 'unique' plus the adverb ending '-ment', which itself comes from Latin mente ('with a mind of'). 'Unique' is from Latin unicus ('sole, one of a kind'), from unus ('one').

Origin
Latin
Root
unicus
English cognates
unique, unity, union, unit

Examples

composé .

This dish is made up solely of vegetables.

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I came only to see you.

L' aux .

Access is restricted to club members only.

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She works mornings only.

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The problem does not come from you alone.

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This word is part of lesson 40.