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Sui generis
Definitions
- 1 In a class of its own; one of a kind. not-comparable
"It is easy to describe second-rate talents, because they fall into a class and enlist under a standard; but first-rate powers defy calculation or comparison, and can be defined only by themselves. They are sui generis, and make the class to which they belong."
- 1 constituting a class of its own; unique wordnet
- 1 By itself; of its own. not-comparable, rare
"They came up with a program that the federal Minister of Agriculture and his provincial colleagues agreed was a good and appropriate approach to handling that particular problem. They did it sui generis."
- 1 Something of its own kind; a thing apart.
"It is word-generated knowledge or knowledge by testimony ( K. T. for short ) – a sui generis."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin suī generis (literally “of its own kind/class”).
Borrowed from Latin suī generis (literally “of its own kind/class”).
Borrowed from Latin suī generis (literally “of its own kind/class”).
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