singular
adjective
uk/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lər/us/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/singularadjective(GRAMMAR)
A2language
of orrelatingto theformof a word used whentalkingor writing about one thing:
单数（的）a singularending/form/noun/verb单数词尾／形式／名词／动词
The word "woman" is singular.woman 这个单词是单数形式。
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pluraladjective(GRAMMAR)
- The singular of 'mice' is 'mouse'.
- Can youtellme the singularformsof thisverb?
Linguistics: grammatical terms
- ablative
- apposition
- appositive
- appositively
- attributively
- concord
- demonstrative
- feminine
- intensifier
- nominal
- nominative
- particle
- predicatively
- premodifier
- quantifier
- regularity
- stative
- syntactic
- syntax
- uncountable
singularadjective(NOTICEABLE)
[before noun]formal
of anunusualqualityorstandard;noticeable:
特别的；引人注意的It was abuildingof singulargraceandbeauty.这座建筑物非常雅致、漂亮。
Heshoweda singularlackofskillinpainting.他绘画技巧非常欠缺。
Synonyms
exceptionalapproving
extraordinary
outstanding(EXCELLENT)
Unique and unusual
- accidental
- alt-
- alternative
- be marked out assomethingidiom
- be one of a kindidiom
- guerrilla
- incongruous
- inimitable
- irreplaceable
- larger than lifeidiom
- personalized
- quaintly
- quaintness
- quirkiness
- quirky
- unique
- uniquely
- unmatchable
- unmatched
- unparalleled
singularadjective(STRANGE)
formal
unusualorstrange; notordinary
特别的，奇特的Synonyms
strange(UNUSUAL)
unusual
weird
Unique and unusual
- accidental
- alt-
- alternative
- be marked out assomethingidiom
- be one of a kindidiom
- guerrilla
- incongruous
- inimitable
- irreplaceable
- larger than lifeidiom
- personalized
- quaintly
- quaintness
- quirkiness
- quirky
- unique
- uniquely
- unmatchable
- unmatched
- unparalleled
Grammar
Nouns: form
Nouns can be either singular or plural. Singular means just one of the person, animal or thing which the noun refers to. Plural means more than one.…Singular and plural nouns
Nouns can be either singular or plural. Singular means just one of the person, animal or thing which the noun refers to. Plural means more than one.…Forming the plural of nouns
The rules for making the plural of nouns depend on the spelling and pronunciation. Most nouns form their plural by adding -s:…Nouns: singular and plural
Some nouns are used only in the singular, even though they end in -s. These include: the names of academic subjects such as classics, economics, mathematics/maths, physics; the physical activities gymnastics and aerobics; the diseases measles and mumps; and the word news:…Nouns used only in the singular
Some nouns are used only in the singular, even though they end in -s. These include: the names of academic subjects such as classics, economics, mathematics/maths, physics; the physical activities gymnastics and aerobics; the diseases measles and mumps; and the word news:…Nouns used only in the plural
Some nouns only have a plural form. They cannot be used with numbers. They include the names of certain tools, instruments and articles of clothing which have two parts.…Collective nouns (group words)
Some nouns refer to groups of people (e.g. audience, committee, government, team). These are sometimes called collective nouns. Some collective nouns can take a singular or plural verb, depending on whether they are considered as a single unit or as a collection of individuals:…singular
noun[S]
uk/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lər/us/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/A2language
theformof a word used whentalkingor writing about one thing:
单数的The singularof"children" is "child".children 的单数形式是 child。
The word "teeth" isplural-inthe singular it's "tooth".单词 teeth 是复数形式——单数形式是 tooth。
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pluralnoun
Linguistics: grammatical terms
- ablative
- apposition
- appositive
- appositively
- attributively
- concord
- demonstrative
- feminine
- intensifier
- nominal
- nominative
- particle
- predicatively
- premodifier
- quantifier
- regularity
- stative
- syntactic
- syntax
- uncountable
Grammar
Singular and plural nouns
Nouns can be either singular or plural. Singular means just one of the person, animal or thing which the noun refers to. Plural means more than one.…Forming the plural of nouns
The rules for making the plural of nouns depend on the spelling and pronunciation. Most nouns form their plural by adding -s:…Nouns: singular and plural
Some nouns are used only in the singular, even though they end in -s. These include: the names of academic subjects such as classics, economics, mathematics/maths, physics; the physical activities gymnastics and aerobics; the diseases measles and mumps; and the word news:…Nouns used only in the singular
Some nouns are used only in the singular, even though they end in -s. These include: the names of academic subjects such as classics, economics, mathematics/maths, physics; the physical activities gymnastics and aerobics; the diseases measles and mumps; and the word news:…Nouns used only in the plural
Some nouns only have a plural form. They cannot be used with numbers. They include the names of certain tools, instruments and articles of clothing which have two parts.…Collective nouns (group words)
Some nouns refer to groups of people (e.g. audience, committee, government, team). These are sometimes called collective nouns. Some collective nouns can take a singular or plural verb, depending on whether they are considered as a single unit or as a collection of individuals:…