unicum
- noun
- /ˈjuːnɪkəm/
- Archaic
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unicum
- Her style and personality made her a unicum in the otherwise traditional community.
Examples
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The artist, a true unicum, never followed the trends of the mainstream art world.
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Among his colleagues, he was considered a unicum for his unusual approach to problem-solving.
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She is truly a unicum in the art world.
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His ideas make him a real unicum among his peers.
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His unconventional opinions made him a unicum in a field full of traditional thinkers.
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With her bright clothing and quirky behavior, she stood out as a unicum in the crowd.
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Known for his peculiar inventions, he was regarded as a unicum among his fellow inventors.
Synonyms
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4.1
An interesting or unusual person you notice because of how they act
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7.1
Something that is not normal or expected
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7.0
A person who acts in a strange or unusual way
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6.7
A person or thing that is clearly different from others in a group
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7.2
A person who acts in a strange way
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6.1
A person who is clearly different from others and does not fit in
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3.5
A person or thing unlike any other
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7.0
A person who behaves in an unusual way that others find odd
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6.0
A person with unusual habits or behavior
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6.8
A person who acts in a way people think is strange
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9.9
An unusual person or thing not often seen
A person who behaves in a strange or unusual way
A person who acts strange and makes others uncomfortable
A person who behaves in a wild or strange way
Antonyms
How Unusual
Surface Forms
Etymology
Unicum comes from the Latin unicus, which means 'only' or 'single'. It is the same root as the English word unique, so a unicum is a person who stands apart or is very unusual.