Definition of singular
- a. - Separate or apart from others; single; distinct.
- a. - Engaged in by only one on a side; single.
- a. - Existing by itself; single; individual.
- a. - Each; individual; as, to convey several parcels of land,
all and singular.
- a. - Denoting one person or thing; as, the singular number; --
opposed to dual and plural.
- a. - Standing by itself; out of the ordinary course; unusual;
uncommon; strange; as, a singular phenomenon.
- a. - Distinguished as existing in a very high degree; rarely
equaled; eminent; extraordinary; exceptional; as, a man of singular
gravity or attainments.
- a. - Departing from general usage or expectations; odd;
whimsical; -- often implying disapproval or consure.
- a. - Being alone; belonging to, or being, that of which there
is but one; unique.
- n. - An individual instance; a particular.
- n. - The singular number, or the number denoting one person or
thing; a word in the singular number.