single
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adj \ˈsiŋ-gəl\Definition of SINGLE
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a : not married b : of or relating to celibacy
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a (1) : consisting of or having only one part, feature, or portion <single consonants> (2) : consisting of one as opposed to or in contrast with many : uniform <a single standard for men and women> (3) : consisting of only one in number <holds to a single ideal> b : having but one whorl of petals or ray flowers <a single rose>
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a : consisting of a separate unique whole : individual <every single citizen> b : of, relating to, or involving only one person
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: having no equal or like : singular
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: designed for the use of one person only <a single room> <a single bed>
Examples of SINGLE
- A single shoe was found.
- It costs $10 for a single glass of wine!
- a single serving of carrots
- He earns $2,000 in a single week.
Origin of SINGLE
Middle English sengle, from Anglo-French, from Latin singulus one only; akin to Latin sem- one — more at same
First Known Use: 14th century
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