unique case

[juˈnik keɪs]
noun phrasepl: unique cases
caso único
1. A situation, instance, or example that is distinctive, unusual, or unlike any other; something that stands alone as the only one of its kind
This patient presents a unique case of a rare disease that has never been documented before.
Este paciente apresenta um caso único de uma doença rara que nunca foi documentada antes.
2. A circumstance or set of circumstances that is exceptional and warrants special consideration or treatment
The startup's business model is a unique case in the industry, combining traditional and digital approaches.
O modelo de negócios da startup é um caso único na indústria, combinando abordagens tradicionais e digitais.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'caso único' is frequently used to denote exceptions that require special treatment or approval. In the USA, this phrase is common in medical, academic, and legal discussions to indicate something without precedent. The expression carries weight and often implies that standard procedures may not apply.
NYC Slang
one-off; a thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rare caseexceptional casesingular caseone-of-a-kind caseunusual instance
Antonyms / Antônimos
common casetypical caseordinary instancestandard example

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso único
Standard formal usage in business, medical, and academic contexts
São Paulo
caso único / caso especial
Both terms used interchangeably in commercial and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
caso único
Common in legal and medical contexts
Portugal
caso singular / caso único
Portuguese preference for 'caso singular' in formal contexts

Related Words

exceptionanomalysingularitypeculiaritydistinctiveness

Related Idioms & Phrases

a case apart
in this particular case
a special case
stand out as a unique case
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