singularizes
verbUK /ˈsɪŋɡjʊləraɪzɪz/
US /ˈsɪŋɡjələraɪzɪz/
Makes a word mean just one thing instead of many.
The teacher singularizes the noun when she says 'one cat' instead of 'cats'.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Makes something stand out as special or unique.
The bright star singularizes itself in the night sky.
3. Changes a plural word into its singular form.
He singularizes 'mice' to 'mouse'.
4. Treats something as a single, separate thing.
The report singularizes each problem so readers can focus on one at a time.