Singleton
noun
A person or thing that is single, in particular one thing that is noticeably different from others.
Jim is the last singleton in his group of friends, anyway, all others are married.
Often appears as...
- last singleton
- only singleton
noun
In computing, a singleton is a class that can have only one object, or instance, at a time.
A logger class can be created as a singleton to ensure log entries come from a single source.
Often appears as...
- singleton class
- singleton pattern
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Being a singleton pregnancy means carrying only one baby instead of multiple babies like twins or triplets.
Her twins were born after a complicated pregnancy but this time she's expecting a singleton.
Often appears as...
- singleton pregnancy
- singleton birth
noun
In card games, a singleton deck is a deck that contains exactly one copy of each card.
He shuffled his singleton deck and hoped for a good hand.
Often appears as...
- singleton deck
- singleton card
noun
In mathematics and logic, a set that contains exactly one element.
In set theory, the singleton function maps each natural number to the singleton set containing that number.
Often appears as...
- singleton function
- singleton set
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person or thing that is single, in particular one thing that is noticeably different from others.
Jim is the last singleton in his group of friends, anyway, all others are married.
Often appears as...
- last singleton
- only singleton
noun
In computing, a singleton is a class that can have only one object, or instance, at a time.
A logger class can be created as a singleton to ensure log entries come from a single source.
Often appears as...
- singleton class
- singleton pattern
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Being a singleton pregnancy means carrying only one baby instead of multiple babies like twins or triplets.
Her twins were born after a complicated pregnancy but this time she's expecting a singleton.
Often appears as...
- singleton pregnancy
- singleton birth
noun
In card games, a singleton deck is a deck that contains exactly one copy of each card.
He shuffled his singleton deck and hoped for a good hand.
Often appears as...
- singleton deck
- singleton card
noun
In mathematics and logic, a set that contains exactly one element.
In set theory, the singleton function maps each natural number to the singleton set containing that number.
Often appears as...
- singleton function
- singleton set
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Notable Individuality
Used to emphasize uniqueness or difference in a group setting.
As a singleton in his company, he often attends events alone.
Pro Tip 2/2Solo Status
Refers to someone being single in terms of romantic relationships.
At family gatherings, she's often asked why she remains a singleton.
Pro Tip 1/2Notable Individuality
Used to emphasize uniqueness or difference in a group setting.
As a singleton in his company, he often attends events alone.
Pro Tip 2/2Solo Status
Refers to someone being single in terms of romantic relationships.
At family gatherings, she's often asked why she remains a singleton.
Pro Tip 1/2Notable Individuality
Used to emphasize uniqueness or difference in a group setting.
As a singleton in his company, he often attends events alone.
Pro Tip 2/2Solo Status
Refers to someone being single in terms of romantic relationships.
At family gatherings, she's often asked why she remains a singleton.
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Quote examples
Jon Richardson
English Comedian
I shouldn't still be working out how to be misanthropic singleton comic when I'm 60. I should have moved on by then.
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Daisy Donovan
British Actress
All Bridget Jones did was give us a word for it - singleton - which was the worst possible thing.
Quote examples
Jon Richardson
English Comedian
I shouldn't still be working out how to be misanthropic singleton comic when I'm 60. I should have moved on by then.
Quote examples
Daisy Donovan
British Actress
All Bridget Jones did was give us a word for it - singleton - which was the worst possible thing.
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