unicus

only, single, alone of its kind

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A single four-leaf clover stands out among ordinary three-leaf clovers, visibly the only one of its kind in the small patch.

adjective

unique

yoo-NEEK/juˈniːk/

The only one of its kind or strikingly different from others.

Etymology

uniqueLatinonly, single, alone of its kind

Latin unicus already meant single or alone of its kind. English extended that strict idea of having no counterpart to the looser meaning of being remarkable or notably unusual.

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