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Uncommonsingular
The correct spelling is singular.
How to pronounce singular
/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/
nounIPA: /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/
Say it like: Sin-gul-ar
The correct spelling is singular. (grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing. For example: "A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon."
Usage Examples
“A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.”
“She has a singular personality.”
“a man of singular gravity or attainments”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.
- 2.That which is not general; a specific determinate instance.
adjective
- 1.Being only one of a larger population.
- 2.Being the only one of the kind; unique.
- 3.Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
- 4.Out of the ordinary; curious.
- 5.(grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.
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