Definition of singular

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Singular (a.) Denoting one person or thing; as, the singular number; -- opposed to dual and plural..

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#NAME? :: -s () The suffix used to form the third person singular indicative of English verbs; as in falls, tells, sends..
Queerish :: Queerish (a.) Rather queer; somewhat singular.
Quaint :: Quaint (a.) Curious and fanciful; affected; odd; whimsical; antique; archaic; singular; unusual; as, quaint architecture; a quaint expression..
Who :: Who (object.) Originally, an interrogative pronoun, later, a relative pronoun also; -- used always substantively, and either as singular or plural. See the Note under What, pron., 1. As interrogative pronouns, who and whom ask the question: What or which person or persons? Who and whom, as relative pronouns (in the sense of that), are properly used of persons (corresponding to which, as applied to things), but are sometimes, less properly and now rarely, used of animals, plants, etc. Who and who
Gerund :: Gerund (n.) A kind of verbal noun, having only the four oblique cases of the singular number, and governing cases like a participle..
That :: That (pron., a., conj., & adv.) As a relative pronoun, that is equivalent to who or which, serving to point out, and make definite, a person or thing spoken of, or alluded to, before, and may be either singular or plural..
Singular :: Singular (n.) An individual instance; a particular.
Oddity :: Oddity (n.) The quality or state of being odd; singularity; queerness; peculiarity; as, oddity of dress, manners, and the like..
Singularly :: Singularly (adv.) So as to express one, or the singular number..
Rule :: Rule (a.) A general principle concerning the formation or use of words, or a concise statement thereof; thus, it is a rule in England, that s or es , added to a noun in the singular number, forms the plural of that noun; but man forms its plural men, and is an exception to the rule..
Wait :: Wait (v. i.) Hautboys, or oboes, played by town musicians; not used in the singular..
Aye-aye :: Aye-aye (n.) A singular nocturnal quadruped, allied to the lemurs, found in Madagascar (Cheiromys Madagascariensis), remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, and rodent-like incisor teeth..
Raiment :: Raiment (n.) Clothing in general; vesture; garments; -- usually singular in form, with a collective sense..
Foot :: Foot (n.) Recognized condition; rank; footing; -- used only in the singular.
Piles :: Piles (n. pl.) The small, troublesome tumors or swellings about the anus and lower part of the rectum which are technically called hemorrhoids. See Hemorrhoids. [The singular pile is sometimes used.].
Kakapo :: Kakapo (n.) A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka..
Kickshaw :: Kickshaw (n.) See Kickshaws, the correct singular..
Men :: Men (pron.) A man; one; -- used with a verb in the singular, and corresponding to the present indefinite one or they..
Was :: Was (v.) The first and third persons singular of the verb be, in the indicative mood, preterit (imperfect) tense; as, I was; he was..
Were :: Were () The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be..
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