singular

[[t]sɪ̱ŋgjʊlə(r)[/t]]

1) ADJ The singular form of a word is the form that is used when referring to one person or thing.

...the fifteen case endings of the singular form of the Finnish noun...

The word `you' can be singular or plural.

Ant:

plural

2) N-SING: the N The singular of a noun is the form of it that is used to refer to one person or thing.

The inhabitants of the Arctic are known as the Inuit. The singular is Inuk.

Ant:

plural

3) ADJ: ADJ n Singular means very great and remarkable. [FORMAL]

...a smile of singular sweetness...

Barre was quickly drawn into the electoral arena, although with singular lack of success.

Syn:

remarkable

Derived words:

singularly ADV ADV adj/adv

At the time, however, it seemed a singularly ill-judged enterprise for Truman to undertake.

...a former sales executive singularly unsuited for the job.

4) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n If you describe someone or something as singular, you mean that they are strange or unusual. [OLD-FASHIONED]

Cardinal Meschia was without doubt a singular character...

Where he got that singular notion I just can't think.

Syn:

peculiar

Derived words:

singularity [[t]sɪŋgjʊlæ̱rɪti[/t]] N-UNCOUNT

...his abrupt, turbulent style and the singularity of his appearance.