Sui Generis

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What Does Sui Generis Mean?

  • 独特的
  • 特殊的
  • 自成一体的

Sui Generis Pronunciation

/ˌswiː ˈdʒɛn.ə.rɪs/

Sui Generis Definition

noun

Definition

A Latin phrase meaning 'of its own kind' or 'unique,' used to describe something that is distinctive and cannot be classified under a broader category.

In ZH

拉丁语短语，意为“独一无二”或“独特的”，用于描述某些独特并且无法归入更广泛类别的事物。

How to Use Sui Generis in a Sentence

  • The artist's work is sui generis, standing apart from all other movements.
  • Her approach to problem-solving is completely sui generis, unlike anyone else's.
  • The film is a sui generis creation, blending genres in a way that has never been seen before.
  • In the world of literature, his voice is sui generis, both fresh and original.
  • The festival is sui generis, celebrating culture in a way that no other event does.