singular

/ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
noun
  1. The grammatical form used to refer to one person, thing, or instance.
    • You should use the singular when talking about one item.
    • The singular of 'children' is 'child'.
    • In this sentence, the noun is in the singular.
adjective
  1. Very unusual or remarkable; standing out from others.
    • She has a singular talent for playing the piano.
    • His singular dedication to the project impressed everyone.
    • The museum displayed a singular collection of ancient artifacts.
  2. (in grammar) Referring to only one person or thing.
    • The word 'cat' is singular, while 'cats' is plural.
    • The verb 'is' is used with singular subjects like 'he' or 'she'.
    • In English, we add an -s to most nouns to change them from singular to plural.
  3. Being alone or separate; single.
    • The artist focused on a singular theme throughout her career.
    • He lived a singular life in a remote cabin.
    • Each singular event was recorded in the logbook.
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