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singular
(grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.
That which is not general; a specific determinate instance.
Being only one of a larger population.
"A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon."
Similar: individual
Being the only one of the kind; unique.
"She has a singular personality."
Similar: unique
Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
"a man of singular gravity or attainments"
Similar: exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable
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