1sin·gu·lar 
/ˈsɪŋgjəlɚ/ adjective
/ˈsɪŋgjəlɚ/ adjective 1 grammar : showing or indicating no more than one thing
▪ In the phrase “his car is red,” the word “car” is a singular noun. ▪ “Walks” in “she walks everyday” is a singular verb. — abbr. sing. — compare plural 2 a formal : better or greater than what is usual or normal
▪ the singular [=exceptional] beauty of the landscape ▪ Her father noticed her singular [=unique] talent for music. ▪ the singular [=remarkable] importance of the discovery ▪ She showed a singular [=noticeable, obvious] lack of interest.
b literary : strange or odd
▪ He had a singular appearance. ▪ singular customs
▪ In the phrase “his car is red,” the word “car” is a singular noun. ▪ “Walks” in “she walks everyday” is a singular verb. — abbr. sing. — compare plural
▪ the singular [=exceptional] beauty of the landscape ▪ Her father noticed her singular [=unique] talent for music. ▪ the singular [=remarkable] importance of the discovery ▪ She showed a singular [=noticeable, obvious] lack of interest.
b literary : strange or odd
▪ He had a singular appearance. ▪ singular customs
— sin·gu·lar·ly adverb
▪ a singularly important discovery ▪ Passion was singularly [=noticeably] lacking in his music.
▪ a singularly important discovery ▪ Passion was singularly [=noticeably] lacking in his music.
