singular
adjective
[ ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə ]
• (of a word or form) denoting or referring to just one person or thing.
• "the third person singular form of the verb"
• exceptionally good or great; remarkable.
• "he had the singular good fortune not to die in the trenches"
Similar:
remarkable,
extraordinary,
exceptional,
outstanding,
striking,
signal,
eminent,
especial,
particular,
notable,
noteworthy,
conspicuous,
distinctive,
impressive,
rare,
unique,
unparalleled,
unprecedented,
superior,
superlative,
amazing,
astonishing,
phenomenal,
astounding,
sensational,
spectacular,
tremendous,
awesome,
fantastic,
fabulous,
terrific,
stupendous,
unreal,
• (of a square matrix) having a zero determinant.
• relating to or of the nature of singularity.
singular
noun
• a singular word or form.
Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘solitary, single’, also ‘beyond the average’): from Old French singuler, from Latin singularis, from singulus (see single).
