1. (a.) Separate or apart from others; single; distinct.

2. (a.) Engaged in by only one on a side; single.

3. (a.) Existing by itself; single; individual.

4. (a.) Each; individual; as, to convey several parcels of land, all and singular.

5. (a.) Denoting one person or thing; as, the singular number; -- opposed to dual and plural.

6. (a.) Standing by itself; out of the ordinary course; unusual; uncommon; strange; as, a singular phenomenon.

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

8. (a.) Departing from general usage or expectations; odd; whimsical; -- often implying disapproval or censure.

9. (a.) Being alone; belonging to, or being, that of which there is but one; unique.

10. (n.) An individual instance; a particular.

11. (n.) The singular number, or the number denoting one person or thing; a word in the singular number.