unique

/jʊˈnik/ adj

Definition

› being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual or special in some way: Each person’s DNA is unique. uniquely

/jʊˈni·kli/ adv › He's uniquely qualified to run this agency. uniqueness /jʊˈnik·nəs/ n [U]

(Definition of unique adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to manage not to be destroyed, harmed or permanently affected by the difficult situation you...

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