single-player
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🇺🇸
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌpleɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌpleɪə/
solo gaming
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-player' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'player,' meaning 'a person who plays a game.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-player' evolved from the need to distinguish games that are played by one person from those that involve multiple participants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any game played by one person, but now it specifically denotes video games designed for solo play.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a game or mode designed for one person to play alone.
The game offers a single-player campaign.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 11:27