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caso singular

[ˈka.zu siŋ.ɡu.ˈlaɾ]
nounmasculinepl: casos singulares
singular case; exceptional case; unusual occurrence
1. An instance or situation that is remarkable, unusual, or noteworthy because of its distinctive or exceptional characteristics
His recovery from the illness was truly a singular case.
Sua recuperação da doença foi realmente um caso singular.
2. In law or administration, a specific matter or circumstance that requires individual consideration due to its unique nature
The judge considered this a singular case that warranted special attention.
O juiz considerou este um caso singular que merecia atenção especial.
3. In grammar, the singular form of a noun or declension pattern
The nominative singular case differs from the plural in Latin.
O caso singular nominativo difere do plural em latim.
Synonyms
caso excepcionalcaso extraordináriocaso incomumcaso particularexceção
Antonyms
caso comumcaso ordináriocaso típico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso singular
Standard usage for exceptional or unusual cases
São Paulo
caso singular
Commonly used in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
caso singular
Standard usage; also used in academic and legal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

é um caso singular
tratar como caso singular
um caso singular de sucesso
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