singl-, singular-

(Latin: one each, one at a time)

single

singleness

singleton

singly

singular (adjective) (not comparatable)

1. Descriptive of something which is exceptionally good, great or remarkable: Jill's father noticed that her singular talent for singing was significantly superior to that of her brother.

Jim had a singular success as a football player because he made many more touchdowns than the other members of his team.
2. Characteristic of a person or of something that is unusual, peculiar, or odd: When Greg and his friend were walking through the cemetery, it was quite cold and foggy, and it emitted a very singular and strange atmosphere, as if there were ghosts following them!
3. Etymology: from Latin singularis, "one of a kind"; from Latin singulus, "single".

Characteristic of being unique or very odd.

Relating to being exceptional or abnormal.

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singularism

singularity

singularize

singularly

singularness

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singl-, singular-

(Latin: one each, one at a time)

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