singular

noun

the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton

adjective

the single one of its kind

grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit

composed of one member, set, or kind

being a single and separate person or thing

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

unusual or striking

Roots

singulussingul- · Latin · single, individual

Synonyms for singular

uniqueadj peculiaradj remarkableadj oddadj pluraln idiosyncraticadj distinctiveadj distinctadj extraordinaryadj unusualadj exceptionaladj particularadj

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Where does singular come from?

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