Singular Definition
singular
- adjective
- unusual or striking; "a remarkable sight"; "such poise is singular in one so young"
- 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"
- 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
- composed of one member, set, or kind
- grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit
- 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"
- noun
- the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
"Singular" in song lyrics
See how singular is used in real songs:
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"Roll with my squad or go singular"
Flipmode Squad — To My People -
"This isn't singular"
LMNO — Grin & Bear It -
"To set forth that which is so singular?"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with singular
Usage tips for "singular"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "singular" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for singular to find words that pair well.