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singleness

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/ˈsɪŋɡlnəs/ · sin-gle-ness

The state of being single or alone; the quality of not being part of a couple.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being single or alone; the quality of not being part of a couple.

ایک اکیلی یا الگ رہنے کی حالت؛ جوڑے کا حصہ نہ ہونے کی خاصیت۔

اکلان

aklaan

Synonyms

solitudelonelinessindividualityتنہائیاکیلیبے جوڑی

Antonyms

togethernesscoupleunionجوڑیملاپاجتماع

Common Collocations

  • emotional singleness
  • economic singleness
  • singleness of purpose

Example Sentences

Her singleness allowed her to pursue her career without distractions.

اس کی اکیلی حیثیت نے اسے اپنی نوکری پر توجہ دینے کی اجازت دی۔

Us ki akeli haisiyat ne use apni naukri par tawajjoh dene ki ijazat di.

Many people find comfort in their singleness, enjoying their own company.

بہت سے لوگ اپنی اکیلی حیثیت میں تسکین پاتے ہیں، اپنی کمپنی کو پسند کرتے ہیں۔

Boht se log apni akeli haisiyat mein taskeen paate hain, apni company ko pasand karte hain.

Singleness can be a time for personal growth and self-discovery.

اکیلے پن کا وقت ذاتی ترقی اور خود شناسی کا ہوتا ہے۔

Akailay pan ka waqt zaati taraqqi aur khud shanasi ka hota hai.

Easily Confused With

singularity:While 'singleness' refers to the state of being single, 'singularity' often relates to a unique condition or quality.

Word Family

single
adjectiveاکیلا
singular
adjectiveمنفرد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'singleness' as the state of being a 'single' person.

Imagine a single rose standing alone in a field.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اکیلے پن کی خوشبو میں، زندگی کا سچا راز ہے۔

Akailay pan ki khushboo mein, zindagi ka sacha raaz hai.

In the fragrance of solitude, lies the true secret of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اکیلے چلنے والا جلدی پہنچتا ہے۔

Akailay chalnay wala jaldi pohanchta hai.

The one who walks alone reaches faster.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "singul" — one, single

First known use: 15th century

The term 'singleness' has been used for centuries to denote the state of being single or alone. Historically, it has been related to both individual identity and marital status.