singular
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə//ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/noun
Definitions
(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.
Antonyms:pluralThat which is not general; a specific determinate instance.
adjective
Definitions
Being only one of a larger population.
Example: A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.
Synonyms:individualAntonyms:generalBeing the only one of the kind; unique.
Example: She has a singular personality.
Synonyms:uniqueDistinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
Example: a man of singular gravity or attainments
Synonyms:exceptionalextraordinaryremarkableOut of the ordinary; curious.
Example: It was very singular; I don't know why he did it.
Synonyms:curiouseccentricfunnyoddpeculiarrumrummystrange