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single talent

/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈtælənt/
one specific skill or ability

Her single talent for painting set her apart from the other artists.

She had one standout skill in painting that distinguished her.


general

a person or thing that possesses one notable skill or ability

The competition was fierce, but his single talent in coding gave him an edge.

He had one strong skill in coding that helped him stand out.

Often used to emphasize a person's one standout ability.

Collocations

have a single talentto possess one notable skillshow a single talentto demonstrate one notable ability

Synonyms

one skillstandout abilitysignature talent

Antonyms

multiple talentsversatile skills

Related Phrases

hidden talentphrase
an ability not widely known
natural talentphrase
an innate skill

Pro Tip

Emphasizing uniqueness

Use 'single talent' to highlight someone's standout ability in a specific area.

Gold Rule

Context matters

This phrase is often used to contrast one skill against broader abilities.

Word Origin

Combination of 'single' (one) and 'talent' (natural ability or skill).

Usage Notes

Used to highlight a person's one notable skill, often in contrast to others with broader abilities.

Word Breakdown

single
one or only
adjective
+
talent
natural ability or skill
noun
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