noun
singlet
Singlet (noun) means a single item on its own, not belonging to a larger group.
noun
1
A single item on its own, not belonging to a larger group.
2
A multiplet made up of just one member, especially a single peak in a spectrum.
3
(physics) A quantum state in which the total spin adds up to nothing.
4
A person who does not have a form of multiplicity; a single self or personality occupying one human body.
"More strongly, respect might require that singlets themselves accept, in the context of interacting with plurals, that people are truly distinct people."
— Elizabeth Schechter, What we can learn about respect and identity from plurals (2020)
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Etymology
Formed from single and -let.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of singlet?
"singlet" (noun) means a single item on its own, not belonging to a larger group.
What is another word for singlet?
Other words for "singlet" include vest, undershirt.
What are the different meanings of singlet?
"singlet" has 3 main meanings: 1. A single item on its own, not belonging to a larger group; 2. A multiplet made up of just one member, especially a single peak in a spectrum; 3. (physics) A quantum state in which the total spin adds up to nothing.
