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.