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Definition of uniqueness

uniqueness

/juːˈniːk.nəs/
u · nique · ness
Adverb:uniquely
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Adjective:unique
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1

The quality or state of being the only one of its kind, or of being particularly distinctive and unlike anything else.

Example

"The architectural uniqueness of the historic cathedral attracts thousands of scholars and visitors every year."

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unironically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'unique'—borrowed from French 'unique' and ultimately from Latin 'unicus' ('single, solitary', from 'unus', meaning 'one')—combined with the native Old English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uniqueness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uniqueness
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