singular

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/adj
Middle School
1

Being only one of a larger population; single, individual.

2

Being the only one of the kind; unique.

3

Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.

4

Out of the ordinary; curious.

5

Referring to only one thing or person.

6

Having no inverse.

7

Having the property that the matrix of coefficients of the new variables has a determinant equal to zero.

8

Not equal to its own cofinality.

9

Each; individual.

10

Engaged in by only one on a side; single.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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