μοναδικός
Wordform Details
Translation: uniquesingularone-of-a-kindexceptional
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: μοναδικός
Translation: unique; singular; one-of-a-kind; exceptional (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek μονάς (monás, 'unit, single') + -ικός (-ikós). Related to English 'monad', 'monadic'
Mnemonics
- Think 'monadic' - relating to a single unit
- Mono (one) + -δικός = one-of-a-kind
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Cultural Context
Frequently used in marketing and advertising to emphasize exclusivity or special qualities
Easily Confused With
Explanation: μοναδικός means 'unique', while μοναχικός means 'lonely' or 'solitary'
This word:
Έχει μοναδικό ταλέντο.
He has unique talent.
Confused word:
Είναι πολύ μοναχικός άνθρωπος.
He is a very lonely person.
Notes: Both words derive from μόνος (alone) but have developed different meanings
Mnemonic: μοναδικός has 'δ' (delta) for 'distinct', μοναχικός has 'χ' (chi) for 'cheerless'