Singleness: meaning, definitions and examples
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singleness
[ ˈsɪŋɡ(ə)lnəs ]
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.
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
- самотність
- не одружений стан
🇵🇱 samotność
🇯🇵 独身
🇫🇷 célibat
🇪🇸 soltería
🇹🇷 bekarlık
🇰🇷 독신
🇸🇦 عزوبية
🇨🇿 nezadanost
🇸🇰 nezadanosť
🇨🇳 单身
🇸🇮 samskost
🇮🇸 einlífi
🇰🇿 жалғыздық
🇬🇪 უცოლოობა
🇦🇿 subaylıq
🇲🇽 soltería
Word origin
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.