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singular

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/noun, adjective3 syllables

Singular means: beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.

Synonyms for singular32

noun, as in the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton

singular form

adjective, as in beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

adjective, as in being a single and separate person or thing

individual, single, case-by-case, item-by-item

adjective, as in unusual or striking

adjective, as in the single one of its kind

also used for singular

concrete, discrete, particular, proper, specific, alone, azygous, incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, sui generis, exceptional, eccentric

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Opposites of singular

What does singular mean?7

adjective

1

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected“a curious hybrid accent”

2

being a single and separate person or thing“can the singular person be understood apart from his culture?”

3

unusual or striking“a remarkable sight”

4

the single one of its kind“a singular example”

5

composed of one member, set, or kind

6

grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit

noun

1

the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Singular in a sentence

  • He was a man of singular habits, shunning company and very seldom going out.Hybrid
  • There are many religions, but the truth is singular.Ivanovb
  • He's brimming with ideas for how to make your stay unique and singular.LoverofEnglish
  • Globasa does not distinguish between singular and plural nouns.rul
  • To form the plural in Esperanto, add a j to the singular.shekitten
  • In Kabyle, truth is a singular word. Truth is unique; it has no plural.AmarMecheri
  • He is a boy of singular intelligence.unknown
  • She is a woman of singular beauty.rul

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Forms of singular

as a noun

plural
singulars