singular

Definitions of singular
  1. noun
    the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
    synonyms: forma singular
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    antonyms:
    forma plural, plural
    the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    type of:
    forma
    the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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