unicum
- noun
- /ˈjuːnɪkəm/
- Archaic
- This painting is a unicum, with no other copies or versions known to exist.
Examples
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The rare coin is a unicum and highly prized by collectors.
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Scholars traveled from afar to study the unicum preserved in the museum.
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This painting is a true unicum in the art world.
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She discovered a unicum of a rare book at the auction.
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This painting is a unicum, with no other copies or versions known to exist.
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The rare coin is a unicum and highly prized by collectors.
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Scholars traveled from afar to study the unicum preserved in the museum.
Synonyms
Only one thing or person like it exists
A single person or thing that is special and has no equal
A unique thing or event that will never happen again
Surface Forms
Etymology
Unicum comes from the Latin unicus, which means 'only' or 'single'. Like the English word unique, it names something that is 'one of a kind' or the only one.