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- pronunciation:
- sIng
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
The word "book" is singular. The word "books" is not singular. When we use the word "book," we are talking about only one book. People understand this because there is no "s" at the end of the word. No "s" shows that the word is singular. When we are talking about only one thing of a certain kind, we use a singular word.
Nouns that you find in a dictionary list are usually singular. |
| definition 2: |
When a thing is called "singular," it means that it is something very amazing.
The city ballet gave a singular performance last night, according to the newspaper.- synonyms:
- extraordinary, rare, special
- antonyms:
- usual
- similar words:
- outstanding, remarkable, striking, unique
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| related words: |
characteristic, distinctive, memorable, odd, original, rare, separate, sole, special, typical, unusual |
| contrasting words: |
plural |
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