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singlet Meaning & Definition

ˈsiŋ-glət

What Does Singlet Mean?

As a noun, singlet means an athletic jersey. It is also used to mean undershirt.

Word Facts for Singlet

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈsiŋ-glət/
Syllables2
Synonymsvest and undershirt
Pluralsinglets
First known use1746

Singlet Definition (Noun)

  1. an athletic jersey
  2. undershirt
  3. an atom or molecule that has no net electronic magnetic moment
  4. an excited state of an atom or molecule that is a singlet

Synonyms of Singlet

Singlet synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Singlet

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Singlet in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

singlet

singlets

singlet (plural singlets)

Words That Rhyme With Singlet

Origin of Singlet

From single +‎ -let.

First Known Use

circa 1746

Singlet Pronunciation

Singlet is pronounced /ˈsiŋ-glət/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (siŋ).

Singlet: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is singlet?

Singlet is a noun.

What is another word for singlet?

Words with a similar meaning to singlet include vest and undershirt. See the full list of singlet synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of singlet?

The plural of singlet is singlets.

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