Antonym word for unique

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1. uniqueadjective

   Synonyms:
   sui generis, singular, one of a kind

2. uniqueadjective

   Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

   Synonyms:
   singular, one of a kind, sui generis

3. uniqueadjective

   Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

   Synonyms:
   sui generis, singular, one of a kind

4. uniqueadjective

   (disputed) Of a rare quality.

   Synonyms:
   singular, one of a kind, sui generis

5. uniqueadjective

   (disputed) Unusual.

   Synonyms:
   sui generis, singular, one of a kind

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. unique

   Odd is unmated, as an odd shoe, and so uneven, as an odd number. Singular is alone of its kind; as, the singular number. What is singular is odd, but what is odd may not be singular; as, a drawerful of odd gloves. A strange thing is something hitherto unknown in fact or in cause. A singular coincidence is one the happening of which is unusual; a strange coincidence is one the cause of which is hard to explain. That which is peculiar belongs especially to a person as his own; as, Israel was called Jehovah’s «peculiar people,» i. e., especially chosen and cherished by him; in its ordinary use there is the implication that the thing peculiar to one is not common to the majority nor quite approved by them, though it may be shared by many; as, the Shakers are peculiar. Eccentric is off or aside from the center, and so off or aside from the ordinary and what is considered the normal course; as, genius is commonly eccentric. Eccentric is a higher and more respectful word than odd or queer. Erratic signifies wandering, a stronger and more censorious term than eccentric. Queer is transverse or oblique, aside from the common in a way that is comical or perhaps slightly ridiculous. Quaint denotes that which is pleasingly odd and fanciful, often with something of the antique; as, the quaint architecture of medieval towns. That which is funny is calculated to provoke laughter; that which is droll is more quietly amusing. That which is grotesque in the material sense is irregular or misshapen in form or outline or ill-proportioned so as to be somewhat ridiculous; the French bizarre is practically equivalent to grotesque.

   Antonyms:
   common, customary, familiar, natural, normal, ordinary, regular, usual

   Synonyms:
   anomalous, bizarre, comical, crotchety, curious, droll, eccentric, erratic, extraordinary, fantastic, funny, grotesque, laughable, ludicrous, odd, peculiar, preposterous, quaint, queer, ridiculous, singular, strange, uncommon, unmatched, unusual, whimsical

Princeton’s WordNetRate these antonyms:3.3 / 4 votes

1. alone(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleledadjective

   radically distinctive and without equal

   «he is alone in the field of microbiology»; «this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem»; «Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint»; «craftsmen whose skill is unequaled»; «unparalleled athletic ability»; «a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history»

   Antonyms:
   multiple, general, usual, nonspecific, comparable

2. unique(p)adjective

   (followed by `to’) applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

   «a species unique to Australia»

   Antonyms:
   multiple, usual, comparable, nonspecific, general

3. singular, uniqueadjective

   the single one of its kind

   «a singular example»; «the unique existing example of Donne’s handwriting»; «a unique copy of an ancient manuscript»; «certain types of problems have unique solutions»

   Antonyms:
   nonspecific, multiple, usual, general, comparable

   Synonyms:
   curious, unequalled, singular, rum, odd, funny, unparalleled, rummy, remarkable, alone(p), unequaled, unique(p), peculiar

4. uniqueadjective

   highly unusual or rare but not the single instance

   «spoke with a unique accent»; «had unique ability in raising funds»; «a frankness unique in literature»; «a unique dining experience»

   Antonyms:
   nonspecific, multiple, general, usual, comparable

   Synonyms:
   singular, unparalleled, alone(p), unique(p), unequalled, unequaled

How to use unique in a sentence?

1. Tim Michetti:

   The unique blend of material is consistent with multiple interdictions over the years that have been definitively linked back to Iran, co-mingled with items identical to those recovered from Iran-aligned groups in the region.

2. Brann Dailor:

   Our band has outlast multiple marriages… We found one another. I felt this very unique chemistry that had potential to be a cool band and we all shared that same idea…There have been so many moments sprinkled over time where it’s these incredible moments. We have been fortunate to have all these really cool opportunities… pushing forward to the next new thing and challenge, which is this tour coming up and things like that…that is what we are mainly thinking about not past achievements but future endeavors.

3. Antje Boetius:

   This is a unique ecosystem. We have never seen anything like it before in the high Central Arctic.

4. Cameron Smith:

   I feel as though the atmosphere around there was obviously down this year, it’s such a unique place in that you can hear everything that’s going on throughout the whole course. I think if we get a few out there, it will definitely make a difference.

5. Chuck Baker:

   The pandemic is sort of a unique situation, but in a sense it’s what people have been warning about.

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