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unicity

unicity

9.8
Being the only one of its kind
  • noun
  • /juːˈnɪsɪti/
translation icon : unicidad
  • Her paintings express the unicity of her artistic vision, making each piece truly one of a kind.

Examples

  • We want to be seen, to be heard, showing our unicity to the world.

    Blog text (7)
  • To consider that the distinctions between the divine attributes are merely artifacts of human languages would imply that unicity is not unique to the Godhead, but extends to this realm, which in turn is accessible to our reason.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In the world of fashion, a designer's unicity can set them apart from the competition.

  • The scientist emphasized the unicity of the species, noting that it had no close relatives.

Synonyms

individuality
vsunicity
39 4.6

Qualities that make someone or something different from others

focuses on the single state of being one of a kind rather than traits
uniqueness
vsunicity
25 4.1

Being the only one of its kind

is the same meaning but exists as a different word form
specialness
vsunicity
5 4.2

A feeling that someone or something is different and important

expresses being one of a kind without the positive feeling it implies
singularity
vsunicity
4 7.7

Being very different from other people or things

is strict about being the only one rather than just unusual
thisness
vsunicity
  • Specialized
9.9

The quality that makes something different from all others

describes being one of a kind as a general state rather than a specific essence
haecceity
vsunicity
  • Specialized
9.9

A quality that makes a person or thing clearly different from all others

views being one of a kind as a general state rather than that essence
inimitability
vsunicity
9.1

Being so special or excellent that no one can copy it

describes being one of a kind without implying copy impossibility
unicum
vsunicity
  • Archaic
9.9

A thing that exists only once

refers to the state of being one of a kind rather than the example
exceptionality
vsunicity
7.7

A quality of being very different or much better than normal

means being the only one of its kind, not just standing out

Antonyms

31 4.6

A quality that people or things share

How Unique

singularity
4 7.7
unicity
9.8
rarity
31 6.2
commonness
1 2.3

Surface Forms

unicity singular
unicities plural

Morphology

unicity = unique (transparent) = unic + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'unique' with '-ity' yielding 'the quality of being unique', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Unicity comes from the prefix uni- meaning 'one', the same root you see in unit and unique. It suggests being 'one of a kind' or having a single special quality, so it means the state of being unique.