Type: Adjective
Origin: Urdu; derived from "اکلا" (alone)
Definition: Refers to someone or something that is the only one of its kind or unique
Synonyms (Urdu): واحد، منفرد، یکتا
Synonyms (English): only, unique, sole, one-of-a-kind
Antonyms (Urdu): متعدد، عام، مشترک
Antonyms (English): multiple, common, shared
Polarity: Positive / Contextual
Register: Everyday, literary
Key Nuances:
Emphasizes uniqueness or singularity
Can be literal (only child) or figurative (unique achievement)
Usage Contexts:
Family, identity, achievements
Literature and poetry
Social and personal descriptions
Example Sentences:
Urdu: وہ میرے خاندان کا اکلوتا بیٹا ہے
English: He is the only son of my family
Urdu: یہ کتاب اکلوتا نمونہ ہے
English: This book is a unique copy
Urdu: اس نے اکلوتا کارنامہ انجام دیا
English: He accomplished a one-of-a-kind feat
Cultural Insight:
“اکلوتا” is frequently used in Urdu to denote uniqueness or rarity in social and literary contexts.
Related Terms:
واحد (Sole)
منفرد (Unique)
یکتا (Only)