singular

CEFRB1

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Very unusual or remarkable; referring to one person or thing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Being the only one of the kind; unique.

Examples

  • He is a boy of singular intelligence.

  • In German, the feminine definite article's genitive singular is "der".

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

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

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Being only one of a larger population; single, individual.

  2. Out of the ordinary; curious.

More examples

In context

  • She is a woman of singular beauty.

  • A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.

  • a man of singular gravity or attainments

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Origin

noun

From Middle English singuler, from Old French, from Latin singulāris (“alone of its kind”), from Latin singulus (“single”).