noun
das Unikat, -e
unique piece
Definition & meaning
An "Unikat" refers to a unique item or a one-of-a-kind object. It is something that exists only once and cannot be replicated in the exact same form.
- Art and Craft: A piece of art, such as a painting or a handmade sculpture, that is not mass-produced.
- General usage: Any object that distinguishes itself from all others of its kind due to its rarity or individuality.
- Figurative: A person who is unique in their character or behavior (often used to describe an eccentric or highly original individual).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: The word is a neuter noun (das Unikat) and follows the standard declension for neuter nouns with the plural ending "-e".
- Origin: The word stems from the Latin word "unicus", which means "single" or "sole". It entered the German language as a loanword to describe the quality of being singular.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Antonyms:
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Examples
Dieses Bild ist ein echtes Unikat.noun
This painting is a real unique piece.
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