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(adj) curious, queer, funny, odd, peculiar, rum, rummy
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
a curious hybrid accent; her speech has a funny twang; they have some funny ideas about war; had an odd name; the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves; something definitely queer about this town; what a rum fellow; singular behavior
(adj) remarkable
unusual or striking
a remarkable sight; such poise is singular in one so young
(adj) unique
the single one of its kind
a singular example; the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting; a unique copy of an ancient manuscript; certain types of problems have unique solutions
(noun) singular form
the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton