English-Thai Dictionary

singular

ADJ ี่ ผิดธรรมดา  พิเศษ  peculiar strange uncommon average normal pid-tam-ma-da

 

singular

ADJ เป็น เอกพจน์  ซึ่ง อ้างถึง บุคคล เดียว  sole single pen-ak-ka-pod

 

singular

N คำ เอกพจน์  kam-ak-ka-pod

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SINGULAR

a.[L. singularis, from singulus, single. ] 1. Single; not complex or compound. That idea which represents one determinate thing, is called a singular idea, whether simple, complex or compound.
2. In grammar, expressing one person or thing; as the singular number. The singular number stands opposed to dual and plural.
3. Particular; existing by itself; unexampled; as a singular phenomenon. Your case is hard, but not singular.
4. Remarkable; eminent; unusual; rare; as a man of singular gravity, or singular attainments.

 

SINGULAR

n.A particular instance. [Unusual. ]

 

SINGULARITY

n. 1. Peculiarity; some character or quality of a thing by which it is distinguished from all, or from most others. Pliny addeth this singularity to that soil, that the second year the very falling of the seeds yieldeth corn.
2. An uncommon character or form; something curious or remarkable. I took notice of this little figure for the singularity of the instrument.
3. Particular privilege, prerogative or distinction. No bishop of Rome ever took upon him this name of singularity, (universal bishop. ) Catholicism-must be understood in opposition to the legal singularity of the Jewish nation.
4. Character or trait of character different from that of others; peculiarity. The singularity of living according to the strict precepts of the gospel is highly to be commended.
5. Oddity.
6. Celibacy. [Not in use. ]

 

SINGULARIZE

v.t.To make single. [Not in use. ]

 

SINGULARLY

adv. 1. Peculiarly; in a manner or degree not common to others. It is no disgrace to be singularly good.
2. Oddly; strangely.
3. So as to express one or the singular number.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SINGULAR

Sin "gu *lar, a. Etym: [OE. singuler, F. singulier, fr. L. singularius,singularis, fr. singulus single. See Single, a.]

 

1. Separate or apart from others; single; distinct. [Obs. ] Bacon. And God forbid that all a company Should rue a singular man's folly. Chaucer.

 

2. Engaged in by only one on a side; single. [Obs. ] To try the matter thus together in a singular combat. Holinshed.

 

3. (Logic )

 

Defn: Existing by itself; single; individual. The idea which represents one. .. determinate thing, is called a singular idea, whether simple, complex, or compound. I. Watts.

 

4. (Law )

 

Defn: Each; individual; as, to convey several parcels of land, all and singular.

 

5. (Gram. )

 

Defn: Denoting one person or thing; as, the singular number; -- opposed to dual and Ant: plural.

 

6. Standing by itself; out of the ordinary course; unusual; uncommon; strange; as, a singular phenomenon. So singular a sadness Must have a cause as strange as the effect. Denham.

 

7. Distinguished as existing in a very high degree; rarely equaled; eminent; extraordinary; exceptional; as, a man of singular gravity or attainments.

 

8. Departing from general usage or expectations; odd; whimsical; -- often implying disapproval or consure. His zeal None seconded, as out of season judged, Or singular and rash. Milton. To be singular in anything that is wise and worthy, is not a disparagement, but a praise. Tillotson.

 

9. Being alone; belonging to, or being, that of which there is but one; unique. These busts of the emperors and empresses are all very scarce, and some of them almost singular in their kind. Addison. Singular point in a curve (Math. ), a point at which the curve possesses some peculiar properties not possessed by other points of the curve, as a cusp point, or a multiple point. -- Singular proposition (Logic ), a proposition having as its subject a singular term, or a common term limited to an individual by means of a singular sign. Whately. -- Singular succession (Civil Law ), division among individual successors, as distinguished from universal succession, by which an estate descended in intestacy to the heirs in mass. -- Singular term (Logic ), a term which represents or stands for a single individual.

 

Syn. -- Unexampled; unprecedented; eminent; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon; rare; unusual; peculiar; strange; odd; eccentric; fantastic.

 

SINGULAR

SINGULAR Sin "gu *lar, n.

 

1. An individual instance; a particular. [Obs. ] Dr. H. More.

 

2. (Gram )

 

Defn: The singular number, or the number denoting one person or thing; a word in the singular number.

 

SINGULARIST

SINGULARIST Sin "gu *lar *ist, n.

 

Defn: One who affects singularity. [Obs. ] A clownish singularist, or nonconformist to ordinary usage. Borrow.

 

SINGULARITY

Sin `gu *lar "i *ty, n.; pl. Singularities. Etym: [L. singularitas: cf. F. singularité. ]

 

1. The quality or state of being singular; some character or quality of a thing by which it is distinguished from all, or from most, others; peculiarity. Pliny addeth this singularity to that soil, that the second year the very falling down of the seeds yieldeth corn. Sir. W. Raleigh. I took notice of this little figure for the singularity of the instrument. Addison.

 

2. Anything singular, rare, or curious. Your gallery Have we passed through, not without much content In many singularities. Shak.

 

3. Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction. No bishop of Rome ever took upon him this name of singularity [universal bishop ]. Hooker. Catholicism. .. must be understood in opposition to the legal singularity of the Jewish nation. Bp. Pearson.

 

4. Celibacy. [Obs. ] Jer. Taylor.

 

SINGULARIZE

SINGULARIZE Sin "gu *lar *ize, v. t.

 

Defn: To make singular or single; to distinguish. [R.]

 

SINGULARLY

SINGULARLY Sin "gu *lar *ly, adv.

 

1. In a singular manner; in a manner, or to a degree, not common to others; extraordinarily; as, to be singularly exact in one's statements; singularly considerate of others. "Singularly handsome. " Milman.

 

2. Strangely; oddly; as, to behave singularly.

 

3. So as to express one, or the singular number.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

singular

sin gu lar |ˈsiNGgyələr ˈsɪŋɡjələr | ▶adjective 1 exceptionally good or great; remarkable: the singular beauty of the desert. • strange or eccentric in some respect: no explanation accompanied this rather singular statement. • Mathematics (of a square matrix ) having a zero determinant. • Mathematics denoting a point that is a singularity. 2 Grammar (of a word or form ) denoting or referring to just one person or thing. 3 single; unique: she always thought of herself as singular, as his only daughter. ▶noun (usu. the singular ) Grammar the singular form of a word: the first person singular. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘solitary, single, ’ also ‘beyond the average ’): from Old French singuler, from Latin singularis, from singulus (see single ).

 

singularity

sin gu lar i ty |ˌsiNGgyəˈlaritē ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛrədi | ▶noun ( pl. singularities ) 1 the state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular: he believed in the singularity of all cultures. • a peculiarity or odd trait. 2 Physics & Mathematics a point at which a function takes an infinite value, esp. in space-time when matter is infinitely dense, as at the center of a black hole. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French singularite, from late Latin singularitas, from singularis ‘unique ’ (see singular ).

 

singularize

sin gu lar ize |ˈsiNGgyələˌrīz ˈsɪŋɡjələˌraɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] rare 1 make distinct or conspicuous. 2 give a singular form to (a word ). DERIVATIVES sin gu lar i za tion |ˌsiNGgyələrəˈzāSHən, ˌsiNGgyələˌrīˈzāSHən, ˌsiNGgyəˌle (ə )rəˈzāSHən |noun

 

singularly

sin gu lar ly |ˈsiNGgyələrlē ˈsɪŋɡjələrli | ▶adverb in a remarkable or noticeable way: you have singularly failed to live up to your promises | [ as submodifier ] : a singularly unattractive color. • in a strange or eccentric way: Charlotte thought her very singularly dressed.

 

Oxford Dictionary

singular

sin ¦gu |lar |ˈsɪŋgjʊlə | ▶adjective 1 Grammar (of a word or form ) denoting or referring to just one person or thing. • single; unique: she always thought of herself as singular, as his only daughter. 2 exceptionally good or great; remarkable: he had the singular good fortune not to die in the trenches. • strange or eccentric in some respect: no explanation accompanied this rather singular statement. 3 Mathematics (of a square matrix ) having a zero determinant. 4 Physics & Mathematics relating to or of the nature of singularity. ▶noun Grammar a singular word or form. • (the singular ) the singular number: a word in the singular. ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense ‘solitary, single ’, also ‘beyond the average ’): from Old French singuler, from Latin singularis, from singulus (see single ).

 

singularity

sin ¦gu ¦lar |ity |sɪŋgjʊˈlarɪti | ▶noun ( pl. singularities ) 1 [ mass noun ] the state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular: he believed in the singularity of all cultures. • [ count noun ] a peculiarity or odd trait. 2 Physics & Mathematics a point at which a function takes an infinite value, especially in space –time when matter is infinitely dense, such as at the centre of a black hole. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French singularite, from late Latin singularitas, from singularis ‘alone (of its kind )’ (see singular ).

 

singularize

singularize |ˈsɪŋgjʊlərʌɪz |(also singularise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] rare 1 make distinct or conspicuous. 2 give a singular form to (a word ). DERIVATIVES singularization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun

 

singularly

sin ¦gu |lar ¦ly |ˈsɪŋɡjələli | ▶adverb in a remarkable or noticeable way: you have singularly failed to live up to your promises | [ as submodifier ] : a singularly unattractive colour. • in a strange or eccentric way: Charlotte thought her very singularly dressed.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

singular

singular adjective 1 the gallery's singular capacity to attract sponsors: remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, outstanding, signal, notable, noteworthy; rare, unique, unparalleled, unprecedented, amazing, astonishing, phenomenal, astounding; informal fantastic, terrific. 2 why was Betty behaving in so singular a fashion? strange, unusual, odd, peculiar, funny, curious, extraordinary, bizarre, eccentric, weird, queer, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, atypical, unconventional, out of the ordinary, untypical, puzzling, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable.

 

singularity

singularity noun 1 the singularity of their concerns: uniqueness, distinctiveness. 2 his singularities: idiosyncrasy, quirk, foible, peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity.

 

singularly

singularly adverb you are singularly beautiful: remarkably, extraordinarily, exceptionally, very, extremely, really, outstandingly, signally, particularly, incredibly, decidedly, supremely, distinctly, tremendously; informal awfully, terribly, terrifically, powerful.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

singular

singular adjective 1 the success of the appeal demonstrates the gallery's singular capacity to attract sponsors: remarkable, extraordinary, exceptional, outstanding, striking, signal, eminent, especial, particular, notable, noteworthy, conspicuous, distinctive, impressive; rare, unique, unparalleled, unprecedented, superior, superlative, amazing, astonishing, phenomenal, astounding, sensational, spectacular; informal tremendous, awesome, fantastic, fabulous, terrific, stupendous, unreal. ANTONYMS ordinary, run-of-the-mill. 2 Lydia wondered why Betty was behaving in so singular a fashion: strange, unusual, odd, peculiar, funny, curious, extraordinary, bizarre, eccentric, weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, unexpected, unfamiliar, abnormal, aberrant, atypical, unconventional, out of the ordinary, incongruous, unnatural, anomalous, untypical, puzzling, mystifying, mysterious, perplexing, baffling, unaccountable; French outré; N. Amer. informal off the wall. ANTONYMS normal, unsurprising.

 

singularity

singularity noun 1 the anthology communicates both the singularity and the universality of women's deepest concerns: uniqueness, distinctiveness, difference, individuality, particularity. 2 his psychological singularities: idiosyncrasy, quirk, trait, foible, peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity, abnormality.

 

singularly

singularly adverb I have to admit it was a singularly foolish thing to do: remarkably, extraordinarily, exceptionally, very, extremely, really, outstandingly, strikingly, signally, eminently, especially, particularly, incredibly, awfully, terribly, decidedly, supremely, peculiarly, distinctly, conspicuously; amazingly, astonishingly, phenomenally, astoundingly, spectacularly, prodigiously, unusually, uncommonly, extra; N. English right; informal tremendously, seriously, majorly, fantastically, terrifically, stupendously; Brit. informal jolly, dead, well; N. Amer. informal powerful.

 

Duden Dictionary

singulär

sin gu lär Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |singul ä r |(französisch singulier < ) lateinisch singularis = zum Einzelnen gehörig; vereinzelt; eigentümlich, zu: singulus = jeder Einzelne; je einer, einzeln 1 nur vereinzelt auftretend o. ä.; selten solche Fälle sind ausgesprochen singulär 2 einzigartig eine singuläre Erscheinung

 

Singular

Sin gu lar Substantiv, maskulin Sprachwissenschaft , der |S i ngular |der Singular; Genitiv: des Singulars, Plural: die Singulare lateinisch (numerus ) singularis, singulär 1 ohne Plural Numerus, der anzeigt, dass es sich um eine einzelne Person oder Sache handelt; Einzahl die Formen des Singulars | das Wort gibt es nur im Singular 2 Wort, das im Singular 1 steht; Singularform ich habe die Form irrtümlich für einen Singular gehalten

 

Singularendung

Sin gu lar en dung Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |S i ngularendung |singularische Flexionsendung

 

Singularetantum

Sin gu la re tan tum Substantiv, Neutrum Sprachwissenschaft , das |Singularet a ntum |das Singularetantum; Genitiv: des Singularetantums, Plural: die Singularetantums und Singulariatantum zu lateinisch singularis (singulär ) und tantum = nur Substantiv, das nur im Singular vorkommt »Durst « ist ein Singularetantum

 

Singularform

Sin gu lar form Substantiv, feminin Sprachwissenschaft , die |S i ngularform |singularische Form (eines Worts ); Singular 2

 

singularisch

sin gu la risch Adjektiv Sprachwissenschaft |singul a risch |im Singular stehend; zum Singular gehörend singularische Formen, Endungen, Wörter

 

Singularismus

Sin gu la ris mus Substantiv, maskulin Philosophie , der |Singular i smus |lateinisch-neulateinisch metaphysische Lehre, nach der die Welt als eine Einheit aus nur scheinbar selbstständigen Teilen angesehen wird; Gegensatz Pluralismus 1

 

Singularität

Sin gu la ri tät Substantiv, feminin , die |Singularit ä t |die Singularität; Genitiv: der Singularität, Plural: die Singularitäten lateinisch singularitas = das Einzelnsein, Alleinsein, zu: singularis, singulär 1 bildungssprachlich das Singulärsein die Singularität des Vorgangs 2 Meteorologie mehr oder weniger regelmäßig zu einer bestimmten Zeit des Jahres wiederkehrende, aber für diese Jahreszeit eigentlich nicht typische Wettererscheinung 3 Mathematik Stelle, an der sich eine Kurve oder Fläche anders verhält als bei ihrem normalen Verlauf

 

Singularsukzession

Sin gu lar suk zes si on Substantiv, feminin Rechtswissenschaft , die |Singul a rsukzession |die Singularsukzession; Genitiv: der Singularsukzession, Plural: die Singularsukzessionen Eintritt in ein einzelnes, bestimmtes Rechtsverhältnis

 

French Dictionary

singulariser

singulariser v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif Rendre singulier, hors de l ’ordinaire. : Sa grande taille et son teint clair le singularisaient. SYNONYME caractériser ; distinguer ; particulariser . Note Technique À la forme transitive, le verbe s ’emploie en bonne ou en mauvaise part. verbe pronominal Se faire remarquer par des propos singuliers, par un comportement étrange. : Elles se sont singularisées par des accoutrements bizarres. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ces élèves se sont singularisés par leurs excellents travaux. Note Technique Le verbe pronominal a souvent une connotation péjorative. aimer

 

singularité

singularité n. f. nom féminin 1 littéraire Caractère de ce qui distingue en bien ou en mal. : La singularité d ’une pensée. SYNONYME originalité ; particularité . 2 au pluriel Manières bizarres, excentricité.

 

Spanish Dictionary

singular

singular adjetivo /nombre masculino 1 [número gramatical ] Que expresa una sola unidad de los seres u objetos a que se refiere o aplica la palabra en la que se manifiesta :los sustantivos y adjetivos aparecen en singular o en plural; primera persona del singular del presente del verbo ‘amar ’.2 adjetivo Que es raro o extravagante :vengo a verle porque me pasa algo muy singular; he recibido una invitación para esa singular fiesta .3 Que es extraordinario o excepcionalmente bueno :era una mujer singular por su inteligencia y cultivada sensibilidad .SINÓNIMO único .

 

singularia tántum

singularia tántum ling Expresión latina que significa ‘tan solo singulares ’, con la que se designan las palabras que solo tienen número singular :las palabras ‘salud ’, ‘cenit ’ y ‘caos ’ son ejemplos de singularia tántum .

 

singularidad

singularidad nombre femenino 1 Cualidad de lo que es singular :lo que da su singularidad al códice son sus excepcionales miniaturas; su singularidad lo distinguió entre los pintores de la misma época .2 Característica, cualidad o detalle que distingue a una cosa de otras de la misma clase o especie :el edificio, al ser destinado a prisión de mujeres, se denominó Instituto Penitenciario, sin mayores especificaciones sobre las singularidades de los reclusos .SINÓNIMO particularidad, peculiaridad .

 

singularización

singularización nombre femenino Acción de singularizar o singularizarse :el proyecto en su primera fase busca la singularización de los estudios adaptados .

 

singularizar

singularizar verbo transitivo 1 Destacar, distinguir o particularizar una cosa o persona entre varias :el alcalde quiso singularizar el problema de la vivienda en su primera etapa de gobierno; el empleo de recursos oníricos singulariza su obra hasta dotarla de una dimensión raramente alcanzada por otros directores .2 singularizarse verbo pronominal Distinguirse o destacar [una persona o cosa ] entre otras de su especie :las opiniones contundentes como esa siempre me han parecido ingeniosidades de tertulia, frases brillantes destinadas a singularizarse frente a los demás .ANTÓNIMO particularizarse . Conjugación [4 ] como realizar .

 

singularmente

singularmente adverbio Se utiliza para destacar y ponderar un aspecto concreto del tema que se trata :apreciamos singularmente su buena disposición para ayudarnos .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

singular

sin gu lar /sɪ́ŋɡjələ r /〖single (単一 )ar (の )〗形容詞 more ～; most ～/4 は比較なし 1 ｟かたく ｠〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗すばらしい , 並はずれた , 著しい ; まれに見る ▸ a singular triumph すばらしい勝利 2 ｟かたく やや古 ｠変わった , 風変わりな , 奇妙な (peculiar )▸ singular clothes 風変わりな服装 3 1人 [1つ ]だけの , 唯一の ; 各自の , 各個の ▸ a singular item ただ1つの項目 ▸ all and singular どれもこれも皆 4 〘文法 〙単数の (↔plural )▸ a singular noun 単数名詞 名詞 〘文法 〙C 単数形の語 ; U 〖通例the ～〗単数 ; 単数形 (↔plural ).

 

singularity

sin gu lar i ty /sɪ̀ŋɡjəlǽrəti /名詞 複 -ties 1 C ｟かたく ｠奇異 [風変わり ]な物 [事 ]; 特異性 ; (一連の )奇妙な出来事 .2 ＝black hole (1 ).3 U ｟かたく やや古 ｠奇妙さ, 風変わり ; 異常 (なこと ); 非凡 .4 U 単一, 単独 .

 

singularly

s í n gu lar ly 副詞 ｟かたく ｠1 特に, 顕著に, 際立って .2 ｟英 やや古 ｠奇妙に .