singular term en · NOUN
Meanings
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A word or phrase that designates (or is meant to designate) an individual object; either a proper noun or a definite description.
A singular term is supposed to designate a single object, as opposed to a general term which applies to many objects.
1980, Saul Kripke, Naming and Necessity, Harvard University Press, page 27:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| singular terms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
universal · predicate · general term