English Reference
Adverb

uniquely

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US /juˈnikɫi/ UK /juːnˈiːkli/ unique·ly

adv.in a way that is different from everything else. You use it to show that something is special or one-of-a-kind.

adv.in a manner that is distinct, singular, or unlike anything else. Typically modifies adjectives or verbs to emphasize exclusivity.


SIMPLE

This design is uniquely suited for small spaces.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum offers a uniquely immersive experience that blends art with technology.

COMPLEX

The region possesses a uniquely resilient ecosystem, having survived centuries of climate shifts without losing its biodiversity.

Usage uniquely challenging · uniquely determine

After raising a son and a daughter 14 years apart, I realized that every child is uniquely themselves.

The Conversation· 14 Aug 2026

Four time-and-place points were enough to uniquely identify 95% of the people in the dataset.

The Conversation· 11 Aug 2026

From unique + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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