Singular_term Singular_term

Singular term - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Absolute, Absurd, Alone, An, Anomalous, Atomic, Bizarre, Celibate, Characteristic, Concrete, Crank, Curious, Defined

There is no really adequate definition of singular term. Here are some definitions proposed by different writers:

  1. A term that tells us which individual is being talked about (Mill, Prior, Strawson)
  2. A term that is grammatically singular, i.e. a proper name (proprium nomen), a demonstrative pronoun (pronomen demonstrativum) or a demonstrative pronoun with a common name (cum termino communi) (Ockham).
  3. A term that is inherently about the object to which it applies or refers. (Frege)
  4. A term that is true "in the same sense" of only one object (Peter of Spain).
  5. An expression whose extension is an individual (rather than a class or a truth-value)

Example Usage of Singular
jayirichardson: @danmersh They are a Singular dynasty.
DenverLive: Sat Dec 05 Absurd Person Singular @ The Space Theatre Denver http://tinyurl.com/ybg3b99
adamhleach: @pollington maybe they mean it in the Singular, so its based on a 'specific' real-time OS e.g. iTron, guess we will have to wait and see.
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