Synonyms of unique
15 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for unique is one-off. Other synonyms of unique are only, singular, unmatched, nonpareil and unparalleled. The opposite of unique is common.
Synonyms and similar words for unique
adjectiveBeing the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
- one of a kindA unique specimen.
- sui generisIn a class of its own; one of a kind.
- singularBeing the only one of the kind; unique.
- one-offOccurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- azygous
- incomparable
- matchless
- nonpareilUnequalled, unrivalled; unique.
- onlySingularly superior; the best.
- peerlessWithout peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.
- unequaledUnmatched, superlative, the best ever done, record setting.
- unparalleledHaving no parallel; without equal; lacking anything similar or worthy of comparison.
- unmatchedPeerless; unrivalled; beyond comparison.
- unrivalledUK standard spelling of unrivaled.
- alone obsoleteUnique; rare; matchless.
Opposite of unique
Meaning of unique
- adjective Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
- adjective Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
- adjective Particular, characteristic.
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Questions about synonyms of unique
- What is another word for unique?
- Unique has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as one-off, only, singular, unmatched, nonpareil, unparalleled, unrivalled and peerless.
- What is the opposite of unique?
- The opposite of unique is common. Other antonyms of unique are normal.
- What does unique mean?
- Unique means being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
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