singularize

especially British, sin·gu·lar·ise

[sing-gyuh-luh-rahyz]

verb (used with object)

singularized, singularizing 

1. to make singular.

singularize

/ ˈsɪŋɡjʊləˌraɪz /

verb

1. to make (a word, etc) singular

2. to make conspicuous

Other Word Forms

• singularization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of singularize¹

First recorded in 1580–90; singular + -ize

Example Sentences

And hence this tremendous struggle to singularize ourselves, to survive in some way in the memory of others and of posterity.

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