Singleton

Quick meaning: Singleton is a noun meaning (playing cards) A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.

Meaning

(playing cards) A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.

More Meanings

1. (playing cards) A hand containing only one card of a certain suit.
2. A single object, especially one of a group.
3. (computing) A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.
4. (mathematics) A set with exactly one element.
5. A child or animal that is born singly, not as a twin or other multiple birth.
6. A person without a romantic partner.
7. A person without a dissociative identity.

Example Sentences

a singleton class

singleton sonorants

singleton preterm birth

Millennials and Gen Zedders’ approach to romance can teach later-life singletons a thing or two about new relationships, according to dating agent Anna Williamson.

Word Forms

• singletons

Synonyms for singleton

Depending on context, synonyms include blot.

Antonyms for singleton

Common opposites include wedder.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include one-person, oner, bachelor, unit, single, singles.

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