Singleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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singleness

 

[ ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)lnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

The state of being unmarried or not involved in a romantic relationship. It is the quality or state of being single, either by choice or circumstance.

Synonyms

celibacy, solitude, unmarried status

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy the freedom that comes with singleness.
  • Her singleness allows her to focus on her career.
Context #2 | Noun

quality

The state of being unique, distinct, or individual. It is the quality of being separate or individual from others.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, individuality, uniqueness

Examples of usage

  • His singleness of purpose drove him to succeed.
  • The singleness of the design made it stand out.

Translations

Translations of the word "singleness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solteirice

🇮🇳 एकलता

🇩🇪 Einzelheit

🇮🇩 kesendirian

🇺🇦 одинокість

🇵🇱 samotność

🇯🇵 独身

🇫🇷 célibat

🇪🇸 soltería

🇹🇷 bekarlık

🇰🇷 독신

🇸🇦 عزوبية

🇨🇿 nezadanost

🇸🇰 nezadanosť

🇨🇳 单身

🇸🇮 samskost

🇮🇸 einlífi

🇰🇿 жалғыздық

🇬🇪 უცოლოობა

🇦🇿 subaylıq

🇲🇽 soltería

Etymology

The word 'singleness' originated from the Middle English word 'senglenesse', which derived from the Old English word 'sengalnes'. It has been used to describe both the state of being unmarried and the quality of being unique since the 14th century. Over time, 'singleness' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to individuality and solitude.

See also: singles, singlet, singleton.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,787, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.