adj
singular
SIHNG-gyuu-luh
adj
1
Remarkably unusual or exceptional; standing out from the ordinary.
"She showed singular courage during the crisis."
noun
1
The grammatical form of a word used to refer to just one person or thing.
""Mouse" is the singular; "mice" is the plural."
How to Use Singular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "referring to just one" (grammar) or "remarkably unique" (everyday use).
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "single" — "singular" more often describes something outstanding or the grammatical one-form of a word, not simply "one of."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
singular achievement
singular noun
singular honour
Word Forms
more singular comparative, singulars plural, most singular superlative
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Etymology
From Latin singulāris ("alone of its kind"), from singulus ("single").