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adjective

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1. Being only one of a larger population.

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

   Synonyms:individual
   Antonyms:general

2. Being the only one of the kind; unique.

   Example: She has a singular personality.

   Synonyms:unique

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

   Example: a man of singular gravity or attainments

   Synonyms:exceptionalextraordinaryremarkable

4. Out of the ordinary; curious.

   Example: It was very singular; I don't know why he did it.

   Synonyms:curiouseccentricfunnyoddpeculiarrumrummystrange