singular

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/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ English

Definitions

noun

(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.
That which is not general; a specific determinate instance.

adjective

Being only one of a larger population.“A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.”
Being the only one of the kind; unique.“She has a singular personality.”
Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.“a man of singular gravity or attainments”
Out of the ordinary; curious.“It was very singular; I don't know why he did it.”

Related words

Synonyms

curious eccentric funny odd peculiar rum rummy strange unusual exceptional extraordinary remarkable individual non-invertible unique single queer singular form

Antonyms

plural general invertible non-singular

Associated

plural nominative preterite declension pronoun vocative accusative neuter dative genitive nouns subjunctive

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