Unique Definition–adjective | 1. | existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript. | | 2. | having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint. | | 3. | limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia. | | 4. | limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions. | | 5. | not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile. | –noun | 6. | the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable. | |
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Gift Definition–noun | 1. | something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present. | | 3. | something bestowed or acquired without any particular effort by the recipient or without its being earned: Those extra points he got in the game were a total gift. | | 4. | a special ability or capacity; natural endowment; talent: the gift of saying the right thing at the right time. | –verb (used with object) | 5. | to present with as a gift; bestow gifts upon; endow with. | | 6. | to present (someone) with a gift: just the thing to gift the newlyweds. | |
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