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- [yoo-neek]
- /yuˈnik/
- /jʊˈniːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-neek]
- /yuˈnik/
Definitions of uniquely word
- adjective uniquely existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript. 1
- adjective uniquely having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint. 1
- adjective uniquely limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia. 1
- adjective uniquely limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions. 1
- adjective uniquely not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile. 1
- noun uniquely the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable. 1
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Origin of uniquely
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French < Latin ūnicus, equivalent to ūn(us) one + -icus -ic
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Parts of speech for Uniquely
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uniquely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uniquely
adv uniquely
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- amazingly — causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
- antagonistically — acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
- antithetically — in an antithetical way
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
adverb uniquely
- characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- dissimilarly — In a dissimilar way; differently.
- entirely — Completely (often used for emphasis).
- especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
- exotically — In an exotic manner.
Antonyms for uniquely
adverb uniquely
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
Top questions with uniquely
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