inflect.Singularize

Returns the singular form of the given word according to a set of common English singularization rules.

Syntax: inflect.Singularize INPUT
Returns: string
Alias: singularize

Usage

The inflect.Singularize function returns the singular form of the given word according to a set of common English singularization rules. If the word is already singular, the function returns it unchanged.

Examples

{{ inflect.Singularize "cats" }} → cat
{{ inflect.Singularize "boxes" }} → box
{{ inflect.Singularize "categories" }} → category

Converting irregular nouns:

{{ inflect.Singularize "children" }} → child
{{ inflect.Singularize "people" }} → person
{{ inflect.Singularize "sheep" }} → sheep

Last updated: October 21, 2026 : content: Apply style guide to inflect functions (727531114)

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