noun
Meaning 1
A unique example or specimen of something
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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unicum
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History
Etymology
From the Latin ūnicum, the neuter nominative singular form of ūnicus (“unique”). Compare Dutch unicum, German Unicum. See unique.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: unicum — Unique example or specimen
- German: Unikum — Unique example or specimen
- German: Unikat — Unique example or specimen
- Norwegian Nynorsk: eintøke — Unique example or specimen
- Spanish: ejemplar único — Unique example or specimen
- Swedish: unikum — Unique example or specimen