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Definition of singly

singly

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡli/
sin · gly
Adjective:single
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• adverb

1

One by one; individually or separately rather than in a group or all at once.

Example

"The applicants were called into the interview room singly rather than in a group."

2

To a single degree or in a single respect,especially in technical, mathematical, or scientific contexts.

Example

"In organic chemistry, alkanes consist of carbon atoms that are singly bonded to one another."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'singly' (meaning individually or one by one) with 'singularly' (meaning remarkably or to an extraordinary degree).

• Rhymes for singly

• Nearby Words

singles
singlet
singleton
singly
singsong
singsongy
singular

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'single' (derived from Old French and Latin 'singulus', meaning 'individual' or 'one by one') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Singly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/singly
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