singular
Translation
singular, remarkable, unique, odd
Examples
The word 'child' is singular.
The word 'child' is singular.
She has a singular talent for music.
She has a singular talent for music.
He had a singular expression on his face.
He had a singular expression on his face.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) remarkable; unique She showed singular courage.
((as an adjective)) relating to the form of a word used for one person or thing 'Mouse' is a singular noun.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unique, remarkable, odd; Antonyms: plural, common, ordinary
Etymology
From Latin 'singularis' meaning 'single', from 'singulus' meaning 'one by one'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'single'. It refers to the grammatical form for one thing, or describes something that is singly remarkable or unique.