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{{suffix|single|ton|lang=en}}. Sense 1 is from Old French (see [[ciclatoun]]). The American Heritage Dictionary suggests that modern usage follows the pattern of [[simpleton]]. |
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Revision as of 14:09, 18 July 2014
See also: Singleton
English
Etymology
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Noun
singleton (plural singletons)
- (deprecated template usage) (playing cards) A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.
- A single object, especially one of a group.
- (deprecated template usage) (computing) A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.
- (deprecated template usage) (mathematics) A set with exactly one element.
- A child or animal that is born singly, not as a twin or other multiple birth.
- (deprecated template usage) (neologism) A person without a romantic partner.
Translations
playing card
single object
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computing: class
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math: set
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See also
Dutch
Pronunciation
- (deprecated use of
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parameter) IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋɡəltɔn/, /ˈsɪŋəltɔn/
Noun
singleton m (plural singletons, diminutive singletonnetje n)
- A singleton (lone playing card).
singleton n (plural singletons, diminutive singletonnetje n)
- A singleton (design pattern, class, set).