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singularly

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ.li/
sin · gu · lar · ly
Adjective:singular
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• adverb

1

In a remarkable, extraordinary, or noticeable manner; to an unusual or exceptional degree.

Example

"The committee found his proposal singularly lacking in practical detail."

2

Individually or separately; one by one (often considered nonstandard in place of 'singly', or used in grammar to mean in the singular form).

Example

"Each variable must be examined singularly before we test their combined effect."

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Word Nuance & Usage

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

• Nearby Words

singsongy
singular
singularity
singularly
sinhalese
sinister
sinisterly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'singular' (via Old French from Latin 'singularis', meaning 'alone, unique, or extraordinary') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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