Unique vs. Unusual — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unique and Unusual
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Unique
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
The situation was unique in British politics
Original and unique designs
Unusual
Not habitually or commonly occurring or done
It was unusual for Dennis to be late
The government has taken the unusual step of calling home its ambassador
Unique
A unique person or thing
Some of Lamb's writings were so memorably beautiful as to be uniques in their class
Unusual
Not usual, common, or ordinary.
Unique
Being the only one of its kind
The unique existing example of Donne's handwriting.
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Unusual
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.
It’s definitely not unusual for a couple to meet through friends or be set up on a date.
His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age.
I’ve had no problem with female docs. I’ve had some – how should I say it – unusual experiences with a couple of male ones. And I have heard from girlfriends about their unusual experiences as well.
Unique
Characteristic only of a particular category or entity
A weather pattern that is unique to coastal areas.
Unusual
Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
Unique
Remarkable; extraordinary
A unique opportunity to buy a house.
Unusual
Not usual; uncommon; rare; as, an unusual season; a person of unusual grace or erudition.
Unique
(uncomparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey.
Unusual
Not usual or common or ordinary;
A scene of unusual beauty
A man of unusual ability
Cruel and unusual punishment
An unusual meteorite
Unique
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
Unusual
Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird;
A strange exaltation that was indefinable
A strange fantastical mind
What a strange sense of humor she has
Unique
Particular, characteristic.
Unusual
Not commonly encountered;
Two-career families are no longer unusual
Unique
(proscribed) Of a rare quality, unusual.
Unique
A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled; one of a kind.
Unique
Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.
Unique
A thing without a like; something unequaled or unparalleled.
The phenix, the unique pf birds.
Unique
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
Unique
(followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality;
A species unique to Australia
Unique
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
Unique
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
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