Singular Form (Noun)
Meaning
The form of a word that is used to denote a singleton.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The singular form of the word "people" is "person", which is used when referring to one individual.
- The plural form "children" has two acceptable singular forms, "child" and the less common "minor".
- In English, the singular form of nouns is typically used when referring to one instance of a thing.
- The word "criterion" is the singular form of "criteria", a common mistake among English speakers.
- The phrase "singular form" is used by grammarians to describe the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton.