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A singular star shone brightly in the night sky.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Unique or exceptional: Being the only one of its kind; unusual or remarkable in character.
    • Peculiar or strange: Deviating from what is usual or expected; odd.
    • (Grammar): Denoting or referring to just one person or thing. This is the grammatical number category that contrasts with "plural."

  2. Noun:

    • (Grammar): The form of a word (such as a noun, verb, or pronoun) used to denote a single person or thing. For example, "cat" is the singular of "cats."
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • His singular focus on the project led to its success. (His unique and exceptional focus...)
    • She has a singular talent for mimicry. (She has a remarkable and unusual talent...)
    • The witness gave a singular account of the event that differed from all others. (The witness gave a peculiar and odd account...)
    • In the sentence "The dog barks," the noun "dog" and the verb "barks" are in the singular form.

  • Noun:

    • The word "child" is the singular of "children."
    • "Is" is the third-person singular present tense of the verb "to be."
Advanced Usage
  • "All and singular": An archaic or formal phrase meaning each and every one; one and all.
    • The law applies to all and singular the citizens of the realm.
  • Used to emphasize the remarkable nature of something.
    • It was a singular achievement in the history of science.
Variants and Related Words
  • Singularity (noun): The state, fact, or quality of being singular. In physics, it can also refer to a point of infinite density, like in a black hole.
    • The singularity of his vision set him apart from other artists.
  • Singularly (adverb): In a remarkable or conspicuous manner; exceptionally.
    • She was singularly devoted to her work.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (unique): Unique, unparalleled, unequaled, exceptional.
  • Adjective (strange): Peculiar, odd, curious, queer, unusual, bizarre.
  • Noun (grammar): Singular form.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Ordinary, common, usual, normal, plural (in grammatical context).
  • Noun: Plural.
Related Phrases
  • Singular noun: A noun that is in its singular form, denoting one item.
    • "Book" is a singular noun.
  • Singular pronoun: A pronoun that refers to one entity (e.g., he, she, it, I).
  • Singular they: The use of the pronoun "they" to refer to a single person whose gender is unknown or non-binary.
    • If a student finishes early, they may leave. (Here, "they" is used as a singular pronoun.)
singular

A singular star shone brightly in the night sky.

Adjective
  1. the single one of its kind
    • 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
  2. grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit
  3. composed of one member, set, or kind
  4. being a single and separate person or thing
    • 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-William James
  5. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
    • 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
  6. unusual or striking
    • a remarkable sight
    • such poise is singular in one so young
Noun
  1. the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton

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