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sui generis

Description:

Sui generis is a Latin phrase used to describe something that is unique or one of a kind, with no comparable match. It signifies that the thing being referred to is in a category of its own, exceptional and unparalleled.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Sui generis can be used as a noun to refer to a person or thing that is completely unique, incomparable, or without equivalent.

Example: Einstein's theories revolutionized physics, making him a sui generis in the world of science.

2. Adjective: As an adjective, sui generis describes something as being truly one of a kind, belonging to a class of its own.

Example: The opera singer's voice was sui generis, possessing a rare combination of power and beauty.

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