Latin quote · Uniqueness
Sui generis
“Of its own kind.”
Latin phrase
Translation
What does “Sui generis” mean?
Sui generis translates as “Of its own kind.”
Unique, in a class by itself, impossible to compare. Used for people, things or ideas that fit no category.
Origin
The story behind it
A Latin phrase used in law and philosophy for things that form their own category.
When to use it
How to use “Sui generis”
A compliment for a one-of-a-kind friend or a brand name for something unique.
- Latin
- Sui generis
- English
- Of its own kind.
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- Latin phrase
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- Legal Latin
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