SINGULAR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SINGULAR?

Need another word that means the same as “singular”? Find 47 synonyms and 30 related words for “singular” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Singular” are: curious, funny, odd, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, remarkable, unique, extraordinary, exceptional, outstanding, striking, signal, eminent, especial, particular, notable, noteworthy, conspicuous, distinctive, impressive, strange, unusual, bizarre, eccentric, weird, outlandish, offbeat, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, aberrant, atypical, unconventional, out of the ordinary, incongruous, unnatural, anomalous, untypical, puzzling, mystifying, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable, singular form

Singular as a Noun

Definitions of "Singular" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “singular” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The singular number.
• A singular word or form.
• The form of a word that is used to denote a singleton.

Synonyms of "Singular" as a noun (1 Word)

singular form

The form of a word that is used to denote a singleton.

Usage Examples of "Singular" as a noun

• A word in the singular.

Singular as an Adjective

Definitions of "Singular" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “singular” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Single; unique.
• Strange or eccentric in some respect.
• (of a word or form) denoting or referring to just one person or thing.
• Exceptionally good or great; remarkable.
• (of a square matrix) having a zero determinant.
• Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.
• Unusual or striking.
• Composed of one member, set, or kind.
• Relating to or of the nature of singularity.
• Being a single and separate person or thing-William James.
• The single one of its kind.
• Grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit.
• Being a single and separate person or thing.

Synonyms of "Singular" as an adjective (46 Words)

aberrant	Departing from an accepted standard. Aberrant chromosomes.
abnormal	Not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm. Abnormal ambition.
anomalous	Deviating from the general or common order or type. Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe.
atypical	Not representative of a type, group, or class. There were somewhat atypical results in May and November.
baffling	Impossible to understand; perplexing. The crime is a baffling mystery for the police.
bizarre	Very strange or unusual. His behaviour became more and more bizarre.
conspicuous	Clearly visible. He was very thin with a conspicuous Adam s apple.
curious	Having curiosity aroused; eagerly interested in learning more. She was curious to know what had happened.
distinctive	Capable of being classified. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour.
eccentric	(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange. Eccentric circles.
eminent	Of imposing height; especially standing out above others. One of the world s most eminent statisticians.
especial	For or belonging chiefly to one person or thing. These traditions are of especial interest to feminists.
exceptional	Far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree. Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
extraordinary	Far more than usual or expected. It is extraordinary that no consultation took place.
funny	Used to emphasize that something is serious or should be taken seriously. Told the doctor about the funny sensations in her chest.
impressive	Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome. An impressive ceremony.
incongruous	Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. The duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath.
mysterious	(of a location) having an atmosphere of strangeness or secrecy. She was mysterious about herself but said plenty about her husband.
mystifying	Utterly bewildering or perplexing. A mystifying phenomenon.
notable	Worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual. A notable historian.
noteworthy	Worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual. It is noteworthy that no one at the Bank has accepted responsibility for the failure.
odd	Different to what is usual or expected; strange. When you ve got an odd five minutes could I have a word.
offbeat	(informal) strikingly unconventional. A rapid tempo is essential here otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas.
out of the ordinary	Directed outward or serving to direct something outward.
outlandish	Foreign or alien. Three wise outlandish kings.
outstanding	Not yet paid, resolved, or dealt with. Outstanding bills.
particular	Denoting a proposition in which something is asserted of some but not all of a class. The particular demands of the job.
peculiar	Different to what is normal or expected; strange. He gave her some very peculiar looks.
perplexing	Completely baffling; very puzzling. Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it.
puzzling	Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity. Only one very puzzling question remains unanswered.
remarkable	Worthy of attention; striking. A remarkable sight.
rummy	Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.
signal	Notably out of the ordinary. The year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party.
strange	Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. Used many strange words.
striking	Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect. A striking resemblance between parent and child.
unaccountable	Free from control or responsibility. A powerful and unaccountable institution.
unconventional	Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed. An unconventional marriage.
unexpected	Not expected or anticipated. His death was totally unexpected.
unfamiliar	Not having knowledge or experience of. He seems unfamiliar with recent research on this topic.
unique	Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual. A unique opportunity to see the spectacular Bolshoi Ballet.
unnatural	Contrary to the ordinary course of nature; abnormal. Death by unnatural causes.
untypical	Not having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing; uncharacteristic. He considers the film untypical of college movies.
unusual	Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. The government has taken the unusual step of calling home its ambassador.
weird	Strikingly odd or unusual. The three weird sisters.

Usage Examples of "Singular" as an adjective

• He had the singular good fortune not to die in the trenches.
• Such poise is singular in one so young.
• The third person singular form of the verb.
• Every fact in the world might be singular…unlike any other fact and sole of its kind.
• A singular example.
• She always thought of herself as singular, as his only daughter.
• Singular behavior.
• Can the singular person be understood apart from his culture?
• No explanation accompanied this rather singular statement.

Associations of "Singular" (30 Words)

characteristically	In characteristic manner. His response was characteristically blunt.
dispensation	A share that has been dispensed or distributed. The laws to which the creator in all his dispensations conforms.
distinctive	Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing- Curtis Wilkie. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour.
efficacy	The ability to produce a desired or intended result. Concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.
emphasis	The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch. The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis.
especial	Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. He paid especial attention to her.
especially	In a special manner. He despised them all especially Sylvester.
exceptional	Unusual; not typical. Special educational provisions for exceptional children.
extraordinarily	Extremely. It is a simple story extraordinarily well told.
hallmark	Stamp with a hallmark. The tiny bubbles are the hallmark of fine champagnes.
idiosyncratic	Peculiar to the individual. Michelangelo s highly idiosyncratic style of painting.
individual	Concerning one person exclusively. Mark the individual pages.
individualism	A social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. A culture that celebrates individualism and wealth.
individualist	Relating to or denoting a social theory favouring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. Selfish individualists thinking only of themselves.
individualistic	More interested in individual people than in society as a whole. An individualistic way of dressing.
individuality	The quality of being individual. Clothes with real style and individuality.
irregularity	An irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern. There is evidence that fraud and irregularity continue on a large scale.
nonesuch	A person or thing regarded as excellent or perfect.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. There are only a limited number of tickets available.
particular	First and most important. A particular description of the room.
rare	Cooked a short time; still red inside. One of Britain s rarest birds the honey buzzard.
rarity	Noteworthy scarcity. To take the morning off was a rarity.
scarce	Scarcely. Had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open.
singularly	In a singular manner or to a singular degree. Charlotte thought her very singularly dressed.
sole	Put a new sole on to a shoe. He wanted several pairs of boots to be soled and heeled.
sparse	Thinly dispersed or scattered. Areas of sparse population.
special	A special offering usually temporary and at a reduced price that is featured in advertising. A special reason to confide in her.
specially	To a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common. A specially arranged dinner.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind. Doing an uncommon amount of business.
unique	A unique person or thing. Certain types of problems have unique solutions.