Word
uniquely
Phoneticsunique·ly
US/juˈnikɫi/
UK/juːnˈiːkli/
Adverb of degree
Definition
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.
Examples
“This design is uniquely suited for small spaces.”
“The museum offers a uniquely immersive experience that blends art with technology.”
“The region possesses a uniquely resilient ecosystem, having survived centuries of climate shifts without losing its biodiversity.”
Examples
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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “uniquely” in context.
Verb
01. uniquely determine
“The coordinates on the map uniquely determine the exact location of the hidden treasure.”
adv + verb
02. uniquely challenging
Real-World Examples
“After raising a son and a daughter 14 years apart, I realized that every child is uniquely themselves.” “Four time-and-place points were enough to uniquely identify 95% of the people in the dataset.” Etymology
From unique + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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