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singular

//ˈsɪŋɡjələr//
English Definition
Exceptional; unique; single.
中文释义
非凡的;独特的;单一的
Example Sentence

The archaeologist's singular discovery of a perfectly preserved mosaic shed new light on ancient Roman domestic life.

考古学家那独一无二的发现——一幅保存完好的马赛克镶嵌画——为古罗马家庭生活提供了新的线索。

Synonyms
exceptional unique uncommon
Antonyms
ordinary common
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
single(单一) + -ar → 独一无二 → 非凡、独特。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “singular”?

  1. A Exceptional; unique; single.
  2. B Far-reaching; extreme.
  3. C Inactive; lazy; without purpose.
  4. D Not justified or authorized.
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A — Exceptional; unique; single.. “singular” means Exceptional; unique; single..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Exceptional; unique; single.”?

  1. A unwarranted
  2. B idle
  3. C radical
  4. D singular
Show answer

D — singular. “singular” means Exceptional; unique; single..

Common questions about “singular”

What does “singular” mean?

singular — Exceptional; unique; single.. In Chinese: 非凡的;独特的;单一的.

How do you pronounce “singular”?

singular is pronounced //ˈsɪŋɡjələr//.

How is “singular” used in a sentence?

The archaeologist's singular discovery of a perfectly preserved mosaic shed new light on ancient Roman domestic life. (考古学家那独一无二的发现——一幅保存完好的马赛克镶嵌画——为古罗马家庭生活提供了新的线索。)

What are synonyms for “singular”?

exceptional, unique, uncommon — all close in meaning to singular (Exceptional; unique; single.).

What is the opposite of “singular”?

ordinary, common — each the opposite of singular (Exceptional; unique; single.).

Is “singular” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. singular is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “singular”?

single(单一) + -ar → 独一无二 → 非凡、独特。

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