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Single

One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as, a single star.

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Azygous 84% connected

Odd; having no fellow; not one of a pair; single; as, the azygous muscle of the uvula.

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Azygous 84% connected

Odd; having no fellow; not one of a pair; single; as, the azygous muscle of the uvula.

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Concentrated 84% connected

of Concentrate

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Concentrated 84% connected

of Concentrate

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Divorced 84% connected

of Divorce

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Divorced 84% connected

of Divorce

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Idiosyncratic 84% connected

Alt. of Idiosyncratical

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Idiosyncratic 84% connected

Alt. of Idiosyncratical

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Individualistic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the individual or individualism.

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Individualistic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the individual or individualism.

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Lone 84% connected

A lane. See Loanin.

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Lone 84% connected

A lane. See Loanin.

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Lonesome 84% connected

Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary.

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Lonesome 84% connected

Secluded from society; not frequented by human beings; solitary.

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Mateless 84% connected

Having no mate.

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Mateless 84% connected

Having no mate.

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Only 84% connected

One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.

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Only 84% connected

One alone; single; as, the only man present; his only occupation.

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Respective 84% connected

Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.

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Respective 84% connected

Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.

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Several 84% connected

Separate; distinct; particular; single.

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Several 84% connected

Separate; distinct; particular; single.

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Singular 84% connected

Separate or apart from others; single; distinct.

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Singular 84% connected

Separate or apart from others; single; distinct.

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Sole 84% connected

Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea v…

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Sole 84% connected

Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea v…

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Solitary 84% connected

Living or being by one's self; having no companion present; being without associates; single; alone; lonely.

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Solitary 84% connected

Living or being by one's self; having no companion present; being without associates; single; alone; lonely.

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Sui generis 84% connected

Of his or its own kind.

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Sui generis 84% connected

Of his or its own kind.

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Uniform 84% connected

Having always the same form, manner, or degree; not varying or variable; unchanging; consistent; equable; homogenous; as, the dress of the Asiatics h…

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Uniform 84% connected

Having always the same form, manner, or degree; not varying or variable; unchanging; consistent; equable; homogenous; as, the dress of the Asiatics h…

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Unique 84% connected

Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.

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Unique 84% connected

Being without a like or equal; unmatched; unequaled; unparalleled; single in kind or excellence; sole.

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Various 84% connected

Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors.

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Various 84% connected

Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors.

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Widowed 84% connected

of Widow

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Widowed 84% connected

of Widow

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Broader term 4

Digit 76% connected

One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

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Figure 76% connected

The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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Hit 76% connected

It.

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Safety 76% connected

The condition or state of being safe; freedom from danger or hazard; exemption from hurt, injury, or loss.

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Monad 76% connected

An ultimate atom, or simple, unextended point; something ultimate and indivisible.

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Monas 76% connected

A genus of minute flagellate Infusoria of which there are many species, both free and attached. See Illust. under Monad.

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Singleton 76% connected

In certain games at cards, as whist, a single card of any suit held at the deal by a player; as, to lead a singleton.

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Individualism 74% connected

The quality of being individual; individuality; personality.

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Individualism 74% connected

The quality of being individual; individuality; personality.

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Attribute 6

Individualism 66% connected

The quality of being individual; individuality; personality.

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Individualism 66% connected

The quality of being individual; individuality; personality.

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Individuality 66% connected

The quality or state of being individual or constituting an individual; separate or distinct existence; oneness; unity.

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Individuality 66% connected

The quality or state of being individual or constituting an individual; separate or distinct existence; oneness; unity.

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Individuation 66% connected

The act of individuating or state of being individuated; individualization.

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Individuation 66% connected

The act of individuating or state of being individuated; individualization.

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Separate 66% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

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Separate 66% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

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Synonym 7

Ace 92% connected

A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked; as, the ace of diamonds.

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Exclusive 92% connected

Having the power of preventing entrance; debarring from participation or enjoyment; possessed and enjoyed to the exclusion of others; as, exclusive b…

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I 92% connected

In our old authors, I was often used for ay (or aye), yes, which is pronounced nearly like it.

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Individual 92% connected

Not divided, or not to be divided; existing as one entity, or distinct being or object; single; one; as, an individual man, animal, or city.

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One 92% connected

Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual.

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Undivided 92% connected

Not divided; not separated or disunited; unbroken; whole; continuous; as, plains undivided by rivers or mountains.

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Unity 92% connected

The state of being one; oneness.

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Antonym 8

Common 94% connected

Belonging or relating equally, or similarly, to more than one; as, you and I have a common interest in the property.

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Common 94% connected

Belonging or relating equally, or similarly, to more than one; as, you and I have a common interest in the property.

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Double 94% connected

Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc.

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Double 94% connected

Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc.

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Multiple 94% connected

Containing more than once, or more than one; consisting of more than one; manifold; repeated many times; having several, or many, parts.

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Multiple 94% connected

Containing more than once, or more than one; consisting of more than one; manifold; repeated many times; having several, or many, parts.

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