sui generis
sui generis · sui generises
Something of its own kindSomething of its own kind; a thing apart.
/ˌs(j)uː.aɪ ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹɪs/
Meaning
1 sensesSomething of its own kind; a thing apart.
Origin
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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Forms
plural: sui generisesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular