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singling

sin·gle
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sing-guh l]
    • /ˈsɪŋ gəl/
    • /ˈsɪŋ.ɡl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sing-guh l]
    • /ˈsɪŋ gəl/

Definitions of singling word

  • adjective singling only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example. 1
  • adjective singling of, relating to, or suitable for one person only: a single room. 1
  • adjective singling solitary or sole; lone: He was the single survivor. 1
  • adjective singling unmarried or not in a romantic relationship: a single man. 1
  • adjective singling pertaining to the unmarried state: the single life. 1
  • adjective singling of or noting a parent who brings up a child or children alone, without a partner. 1

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Origin of singling

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; late Middle English (adj.), Middle English sengle < Old French < Latin singulus individual, single (usually in the plural singuli one apiece), derivative of *sem- one (see simplex)

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Parts of speech for Singling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

singling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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