uniquely

Everyday

1. Uniquely means in a way that is the only one of its kind, so nothing else is like it. tree →
2. Uniquely can mean especially or particularly, like «uniquely suited». tree →

In the lessons

In science: fingerprints identify people uniquely; some animals live uniquely on one island. In maths: a number can be written uniquely as a product of primes. In persuasive writing: «uniquely designed».

Examples

• Each person's fingerprints identify them uniquely. tree →
• Kangaroos are uniquely Australian. tree →
• The kiwi bird is uniquely found in New Zealand. tree →
• Every whole number above 1 can be written uniquely as a product of prime numbers. tree →
• She is uniquely good at solving riddles. tree →
• The cake was uniquely decorated for her birthday. tree →

Note

From «unique», meaning one of a kind. Strictly, «unique» cannot be «very unique», but people say it. Sounds like «you-NEEK-lee».