singulative

sin·gu·la·tive

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-gyuh-luh-tiv]
- /ˈsɪŋ gyə lə tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-gyuh-luh-tiv]
- /ˈsɪŋ gyə lə tɪv/

Definitions of singulative word

noun singulative a grammatical form or construction that expresses a singular entity or indicates that an individual is singled out from a group, especially as opposed to a collective noun, as snowflake as opposed to snow. 1
adjective singulative noting or pertaining to such a form or construction. 1

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Parts of speech for Singulative

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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singulative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

singulative usage trend in Literature

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