singleton vs one
one vs singletonsingleton and one both are nouns.
singleton is not an adjective while one is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| singleton | Yes | No | No | No |
| one | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
one is a hypernym of
singleton; that is, one is a
word with a broader meaning than singleton:
- singleton: a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
- one: the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
| singleton (noun) | one (noun) |
|---|---|
| the playing card that is the only card in a suit held in a bridge hand as initially dealt | a single person or thing |
| a set containing a single member | the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number |
| a single object (as distinguished from a pair) |
| singleton (adjective) | one (adjective) |
|---|---|
| used of a single unit or thing; not two or more | |
| being a single entity made by combining separate components | |
| (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier | |
| eminent beyond or above comparison | |
| indefinite in time or position | |
| of the same kind or quality | |
| having the indivisible character of a unit |
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