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    singular - Dictionary definition and meaning for word singular

    Definition
    (noun) the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
    Synonyms : singular form
    Definition
    (adj) unusual or striking
    Synonyms : remarkable
    Example Sentence
    • a remarkable sight
    • such poise is singular in one so young
    Definition
    (adj) beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
    Synonyms : curious , funny , odd , peculiar , queer , rum , rummy
    Example Sentence
    • a curious hybrid accent
    • her speech has a funny twang
    • they have some funny ideas about war
    • had an odd name
    • the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
    • something definitely queer about this town
    • what a rum fellow
    • singular behavior
    Definition
    (adj) being a single and separate person or thing
    Example Sentence
    • can the singular person be understood apart from his culture?
    • every fact in the world might be singular...unlike any other fact and sole of its kind
    Definition
    (adj) composed of one member, set, or kind Definition
    (adj) grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit Definition
    (adj) the single one of its kind
    Synonyms : unique
    Example Sentence
    • a singular example
    • the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting
    • a unique copy of an ancient manuscript
    • certain types of problems have unique solutions
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anyone who is SINGULAR(single) in a crowd is UNIQUE AND ODD

people with singular appearance remain singles

SINGULAR and PARTICULAR which are rhyming words refer to something that is specific, individual or singled out from the others.

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