unique (
http://definr.com/unique)
adj 1: the single one of its kind; "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" [syn:
singular]
2: radically distinctive and without equal; "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" [syn:
alone(p),
unequaled,
unequalled,
unparalleled]
3: (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category
or condition or locality; "a species unique to Australia"
[syn:
unique(p)]
4: highly unusual or rare but not the single instance; "spoke
with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising
funds"; "a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique
dining experience"