uniquely-designed
|u-nique-ly-de-signed|
/juːˈniːkli dɪˈzaɪnd/
(unique)
one of a kind
Etymology
'uniquely-designed' originates from the word 'unique,' which comes from Latin 'unicus,' meaning 'only, single.' The word 'design' comes from Latin 'designare,' meaning 'to mark out, devise.'
'Unique' evolved from the Latin 'unicus' through Old French 'unique' and into Middle English. 'Design' evolved from Latin 'designare' through Italian 'disegnare' and into Middle English.
Initially, 'unique' meant 'only one of its kind,' and 'design' meant 'to mark out.' Over time, 'uniquely-designed' evolved to mean 'distinctively crafted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or crafted in a way that is distinctively different from others.
The building was uniquely-designed to withstand earthquakes.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 22:23