unicum

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noun

A unique example or specimen of something

OriginLatin ūnicum →
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Meanings

noununicum (plural unica)

plural unica

  1. A unique example or specimen of something

Origin

  1. Latinūnicum
  2. Englishunicum

From the Latin ūnicum, the neuter nominative singular form of ūnicus (“unique”). Compare Dutch unicum, German Unicum. See unique.

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Translations

Dutch unicum
  • unicumUnique example or specimen
German Unikum, Unikat
  • UnikumUnique example or specimen
  • UnikatUnique example or specimen
Spanish ejemplar único
  • ejemplar únicoUnique example or specimen
Swedish unikum
  • unikumUnique example or specimen
Cite this entry
APA

unicum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unicum

MLA

“unicum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unicum. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “unicum,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unicum.

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