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sui generis

/'sju:ai'dʤenəris/
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Explanation of "Sui Generis"

Definition: The term "sui generis" is a Latin phrase that means "of its own kind" or "unique." In English, it is used to describe something that is so special or different that it cannot be compared to anything else.

Summary

In summary, "sui generis" is a useful term to describe something that is unique and cannot be compared to anything else. It can be applied to various contexts, such as art, literature, and even personal characteristics.

Adjective
  1. constituting a class of its own; unique
    • a history book sui generis
    • sui generis works like Mary Chestnut's Civil War diary

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