signal
5
7.7
- adjective
- /ˈsɪɡnəl/
- Formal
- Recognition of difference among women and men, too, is one of the signal accomplishments of modern feminism.
Examples
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The ceremony celebrated the signal achievements of the graduates in their academic careers.
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The artist's use of color is a signal feature of her distinctive style.
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He nodded, which seemed signal enough, for the door opened immediately and a bald head moved in.
Fiction book (1994) -
His speech included several signal points that highlighted the importance of environmental protection.
Synonyms
∞
2.3
Unusual and slightly odd in a way you cannot easily understand
746
3.8
Very unusual or much greater than usual
591
2.8
Unusual and easy to notice because it is different or surprising
68
4.1
Not usual and different from what people expect
23
7.0
Very unusual in a noticeable way
1
6.3
Not usual and often interesting or surprising
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
31
3.1
A signal sent by a ship, plane, or person asking for emergency help
- US
10
2.5
A flashing light on a vehicle that shows which way the driver will turn or change lanes
9
1.4
A system of colored lights where roads meet that tells cars and people when to go
- Specialized
3
3.8
A message shown by lights, signs or gestures to give people information
- Jargon
3
7.4
A player who leads the team's offense by calling plays, usually the quarterback
- Specialized
2
6.3
How strong a wanted sound or message is compared to background noise
- Specialized
2
3.7
A small flow of electricity that carries information like sound, picture or data
- Specialized
1
3.8
An electrical change that enters a device as information to be processed
- UK
1
6.7
A small building where people control railway signals and switches to direct trains
- Specialized
1
4.1
A type of invisible light used to send information between devices
- Specialized
1
7.5
An unwanted noise from other sources that gets in the way of a measurement
- Specialized
1
3.6
A tall tower that holds antennas to send and receive radio or phone signals
- Specialized
1
6.3
Sending messages with flags by moving them in set patterns over a distance, often between ships
- Archaic
1
7.1
A series of short and long sounds sent over wires to show letters and words
- Jargon
1
3.6
A sound that makes people get out of bed, often used in camps or the military
- Specialized
An electronic signal that makes a device leave sleep mode and start working
How Remarkable
- Formal
746
3.8
241
3.4
- Formal
5
7.7
591
2.8
114
3.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Signal comes from the Latin signum, 'sign', and is the same root as the English word sign. A signal event or achievement is a strong sign that stands out, so it means very notable or important.