singular

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

Antonyms
plural
2 Definition

That which is not general; a specific determinate instance.

Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Being only one of a larger population.

Synonyms
individual
Antonyms
general
Example Sentences
  • A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.
2 Definition

Being the only one of the kind; unique.

Synonyms
unique
Example Sentences
  • She has a singular personality.
3 Definition

Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.

Synonyms
exceptional extraordinary remarkable
Example Sentences
  • a man of singular gravity or attainments
4 Definition

Out of the ordinary; curious.

Synonyms
curious eccentric funny odd peculiar rum rummy strange unusual
Example Sentences
  • It was very singular; I don't know why he did it.
5 Definition

(grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.

Antonyms
plural
6 Definition

(of matrix) Having no inverse.

Synonyms
non-invertible
Antonyms
invertible non-singular
7 Definition

(of transformation) Having the property that the matrix of coefficients of the new variables has a determinant equal to zero.

8 Definition

(of a cardinal number) Not equal to its own cofinality.

9 Definition

Each; individual.

Example Sentences
  • to convey several parcels of land, all and singular
10 Definition

Engaged in by only one on a side; single.