noun
singleton
SIHNG-gl-tuhn
Singleton (noun) means the only card of its suit in a card player's hand. Example: “He held a singleton spade and had to discard it early.”
noun
1
The only card of its suit in a card player's hand.
"He held a singleton spade and had to discard it early."
2
A baby or animal born alone rather than as part of a twin or multiple birth.
"Most human pregnancies result in a singleton rather than twins."
3
(programming) A design pattern where a class can only ever be created as one single object.
"The database connection is implemented as a singleton so only one instance exists."
How to use singleton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that exists as just one — a lone card, a solo birth, or (in code) an object type limited to a single instance.
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Word forms
- Plural
- singletons
- Comparative
- more singleton
- Superlative
- most singleton
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He held a _____ spade and had to discard it early.
Etymology
From single plus the suffix -ton, likely modelled on "simpleton."
Antonyms
wedder
Rhymes for singleton
Breton
skeleton
Carleton
Appleton
Eagleton
simpleton
Middleton
Pendleton
Stapleton
Littleton
Pembleton
Shackleton
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Frequently asked questions
What does “singleton” mean?
The word “singleton” means the only card of its suit in a card player's hand. In plain terms, something that exists as just one — a lone card, a solo birth, or (in code) an object type limited to a single instance.
How do you pronounce “singleton”?
“Singleton” is pronounced SIHNG-gl-tuhn (/ˈsɪŋ.ɡ(ə)l.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “singleton” in a sentence?
Here is “singleton” used in a sentence: “He held a singleton spade and had to discard it early.”
What is the opposite of “singleton”?
The opposite of “singleton” — its antonyms — is wedder.
What part of speech is “singleton”?
“Singleton” is a noun.
How many meanings does “singleton” have?
“Singleton” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the only card of its suit in a card player's hand.
