What does the Latin term sui generis translate to in English?

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2006-08-25 01:09:11 · 4 answers · asked by jsweit8573 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

LITERALLY: of its own kind

adj.
Being the only example of its kind; unique:

[Latin su generis : su, of its own + generis, genitive of genus, kind.]

2006-08-25 01:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Translate Sui Generis

2017-01-18 11:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by posas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

'of its own kind' .. it refers to anything that cannot be categorized according to a given set of criteria

2006-08-25 01:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

"of its own origin", I think,

2006-08-25 01:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Judy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋