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non-unique

non--u·nique
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te yoo-neek]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ yuˈnik/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te yoo-neek]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ yuˈnik/

Definitions of non-unique word

  • adjective non-unique existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript. 1
  • adjective non-unique having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint. 1
  • adjective non-unique limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia. 1
  • adjective non-unique limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions. 1
  • adjective non-unique not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile. 1
  • noun non-unique the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable. 1

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Origin of non-unique

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < French < Latin ūnicus, equivalent to ūn(us) one + -icus -ic

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Parts of speech for Non-unique

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-unique popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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