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

The only card of its suit in a card player's hand.

"He held a singleton spade and had to discard it early."

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."

(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 notes

In plain EnglishSomething that exists as just one — a lone card, a solo birth, or (in code) an object type limited to a single instance.

Word forms

more singleton comparative, singletons plural, Singletons plural, most singleton superlative

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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.