adjective / noun
singular
SING-gyuh-ler/sˈɪŋɡjʌlɝ/
Being one rather than multiple.
The cup's singular presence leaves it standing alone in the light.
Etymology
Latin singulus treats things individually, “one to each.” In grammar, that idea of a single unit marks a form referring to one person or thing.
In context
it's a singular name because this name can only be used for that very one thing
More examples
- A singular subject usually takes a singular verb.
- The singular of 'feet' is 'foot'.
- The chart lists singulars beside their matching plurals.
Forms
singular · singulars
Similar words
- single
- Describes one item, but not specifically its grammatical form.