Singular

/ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A form of a word used to denote one person or thing.

In the sentence, 'The dog barks,' 'dog' is in singular form.

A single instance or example of something.

The painting is a singular of modern art that challenges conventions.

adjective

Referring to only one person or thing; unique.

Her singular talent for music was evident from a young age.

Exceptional or remarkable; extraordinary.

The scientist made a singular contribution to the field of genetics.

Pertaining to a grammatical number representing one.

In English, 'cat' is a singular noun, while 'cats' is plural.

Middle English, from Old French 'singulier', from Latin 'singularis', from 'singulus' meaning 'one, single'.

singular sensation

A remarkable or outstanding person or thing.

in the singular

Referring to one entity as opposed to many.

plural

Referring to more than one person or thing.

individual

A single human being as distinct from a group.

uniqueness

The quality of being the only one of its kind.

One of a kind.

That experience was totally singular; nothing like it exists.

Looking or acting differently.

Her style is quite singular; it stands out everywhere she goes.