sing.

Adjective

singular (comparative more singular, superlative most singular)

1. Being only one of a larger population; single, individual.
   • A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.

   Synonyms:

   individual, concrete, discrete, particular, peculiar, proper, specific

   Antonyms:

   general, catholic, common, ecumenical, generic, nonsingular, nonspecific, universal, unparticular, unsingular

2. Being the only one of the kind; unique.
   • She has a singular personality.

   Synonyms:

   unique, alone, azygous, incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, sui generis, unequaled

3. Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
   • a man of singular gravity or attainments

   Synonyms:

   exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable

4. Out of the ordinary; curious.
   • It was very singular; I don't know why he did it.

   Synonyms:

   curious, eccentric, funny, odd, peculiar, rum, rummy, strange, unusual, aberrant

5. Referring to only one thing or person.

   Antonyms:

   plural

6. Having no inverse.

   Synonyms:

   non-invertible

   Antonyms:

   invertible, non-singular

See all 13 meanings of singular