View synonyms for uniqueness

uniqueness

[ yoo-neek-nis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the quality of being unlike anything else of its kind or of being solitary in type or characteristics:
Owing to its physical and behavioral uniqueness, the osprey is classified in its own family.
the quality of being unequaled, incomparable, or unusual:
Critics are praising the uniqueness of her performance art.

First recorded in 1800–05; unique ( def ) + -ness ( def )

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