Uniqueness Meaning
/juˈniknəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state or quality of being unique or one of a kind.
Sentence Examples
Creativity and uniqueness certainly go a long way.
The uniqueness of every human being is impressive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of her voice made her stand out among all other singers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The artist's work is valued for its ____ and the way it challenges traditional ideas about beauty and form today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English unique Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English uniqueness From unique + -ness.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In fact, the rebel flag is so prolific in the revival some musicians intentionally avoid using it not because of racially charged meanings but to affirm their own uniqueness and individuality as southern rockers."
— 2017, Jason Eastman, The Southern Rock Revival: The Old South in a New World, page 190:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of her voice made her stand out among all other singers.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The artist's work is valued for its ____ and the way it challenges traditional ideas about beauty and form today.