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singular vs descriptor

descriptor vs singular

singular and descriptor both are nouns.

singular is an adjective but descriptor is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
singular Yes Yes No No
descriptor Yes No No No
As nouns, descriptor is a hypernym of singular; that is, descriptor is a word with a broader meaning than singular:
  • singular: the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
  • descriptor: the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
Other hypernyms of singular include form, signifier, word form.
singular (noun) descriptor (noun)
the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
singular (adjective) descriptor (adjective)
grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit
composed of one member, set, or kind
unusual or striking
being a single and separate person or thing
the single one of its kind
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
Difference between singular and descriptor

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