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01. The platypus is a [unique] animal; a mammal which lays eggs, and has a duckbill and a beaver tail.
02. Every animal and plant is [uniquely] adapted to the environment in which it is found living naturally.
03. Apart from one or two exceptions, marsupials are [unique] to Australia.
04. Her impressive skills, excellent education, and vast experience make her [uniquely] suited to the job.
05. Touring the small villages of Vietnam by bicycle was a [unique] experience.
06. Many of the different aboriginal groups in North America speak their own [unique] language.
07. Arthur Schnabel once said that the sonatas of Mozart are [unique]; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists.
08. Every person's fingerprint is [unique].
09. Biologists are able to tell killer whales apart because each animal has a [unique] characteristic, such as the size or shape of a fin, or the pattern of spots on the back.
10. Tongue prints are as [unique] as fingerprints.
11. Salmon are a [unique] fish, in that they spend their lives in both fresh and salt water.
12. The meanings of [unique] symbols, rituals, and institutions can be difficult to explain to different cultures.
13. Australia has long been famous for its [unique] plants and animals.
14. The [uniquely] Argentinean theme of gaucho life has inspired literature, painting and music in that country.
15. The Vatican's [unique], noncommercial economy is supported financially by contributions from Roman Catholics throughout the world, the sale of postage stamps and tourist souvenirs, fees for admission to museums, and the sale of publications.
16. In every culture fashion plays an important role, from defining wealth and status to allowing individuals to express their [unique] style.
17. The music of Cape Verde combines elements of Portuguese, African and Brazilian styles to create an entirely [unique] art form.
18. Although each individual is [unique], members of the same species share certain obvious common features.
19. Sophie's artwork is noteworthy for its [uniqueness] and creativity. She really has a style all her own.

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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  • unique — [ ynik ] adj. • 1480; lat. unicus, de unus « un » I ♦ (Sens quantitatif) 1 ♦ (Avant ou après le nom) Qui est un seul, n est pas accompagné d autres du même genre. REM. Unique a plus de force placé après le nom; il ne peut alors être remplacé par… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • unique — 1. This is one of a handful of words that give rise to strong feelings. Its primary meaning is ‘having no like or equal, peculiar to an individual’: • Throughout these fluctuations of fortune, Edith s unique teaching style was getting more finely …   Modern English usage

  • unique — Unique. adj. de tout genre. Seul. Fils unique, frere unique du Roy. unique heritier. le phenix est unique en son espece. vous estes l unique de ce sentiment là. on ne trouve plus ce livre, j en ay l unique exemplaire qui reste. la charge de… …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • Unique II — Unique II, vorher Unique 2, war ein österreichisches Eurodanceprojekt, das in den 1990er Jahren mit der Coverversion zu Break My Stride von Matthew Wilder auch international große Erfolge feiern konnte. Unique II wurde 1992 von den beiden… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • unique — UK US /juːˈniːk/ adjective ► something that is unique is unusual or the only one of its type: »Fast growing companies are in a unique position to attract the best candidates. »Over the past 15 years, she has made a unique contribution to the… …   Financial and business terms

  • Unique 2 — Unique II, vorher Unique 2, war ein österreichisches Eurodanceprojekt, das in den 1990er Jahren mit der Coverversion zu Break My Stride von Matthew Wilder auch international große Erfolge feiern konnte. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Geschichte 2… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Unique — steht für: Jenaer Studierenden Zeitschrift mit den Schwerpunkten Interkulturalität und Politik, siehe Unique (Zeitschrift) ehemaliger Name der Betreibergesellschaft des Flughafens Zürich,siehe Flughafen Zürich AG Unique (Cyclecar), britische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • unique — unique·ly; unique·ness; bi·unique; unique; …   English syllables

  • unique — [yo͞o nēk′] adj. [Fr < L unicus, single < unus,ONE] 1. one and only; single; sole [a unique specimen] 2. having no like or equal; unparalleled [a unique achievement] 3. highly unusual, extraordinary, rare, etc.: a common usage still… …   English World dictionary

  • Unique — U*nique , a. [F. unique; cf. It. unico; from L. unicus, from unus one. See {One}.] Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole. {U*nique ly}, adv. {U*nique ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Unique — U*nique , n. A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled. [R.] [1913 Webster] The phenix, the unique pf birds. De Quincey. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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