SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
singular
adjective
Unusual, remarkable, or distinct from others.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Unusual or distinctive
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Usage distinction
Return to topSingular emphasizes difference from the ordinary. Unique strictly means one of a kind, while peculiar can imply oddness.
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See singular in use
The small gallery had a singular collection of handmade maps.
One singular feature was a small central shelf shaped like an open doorway, which drew attention without blocking access.
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