Meaning & Definition of word "Singular"
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Singular
/ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
noun:
- 1. A form of a word used to denote one person or thing.
- Example: In the sentence, 'The dog barks,' 'dog' is in singular form.
- 2. A single instance or example of something.
- Example: The painting is a singular of modern art that challenges conventions.
adjective:
- 1. Referring to only one person or thing; unique.
- Example: Her singular talent for music was evident from a young age.
- 2. Exceptional or remarkable; extraordinary.
- Example: The scientist made a singular contribution to the field of genetics.
- 3. Pertaining to a grammatical number representing one.
- Example: In English, 'cat' is a singular noun, while 'cats' is plural.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'singulier', from Latin 'singularis', from 'singulus' meaning 'one, single'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
singular sensation:
A remarkable or outstanding person or thing.
in the singular:
Referring to one entity as opposed to many.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of singular
Meaning: One of a kind.
Example Sentence: That experience was totally singular; nothing like it exists.
Meaning: Looking or acting differently.
Example Sentence: Her style is quite singular; it stands out everywhere she goes.