singularity

Meaning

Noun

• The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.
• An unusual action or behaviour.
• A point where all parallel lines meet.
• A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value.
• The value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist.
• : a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes.
• : a proposed point in the technological future at which artificial intelligences become capable of augmenting and improving themselves, leading to an explosive growth in intelligence.
• Anything singular, rare, or curious.
• Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.
• Celibacy, singleness (as contrasted with marriage).

Related

Similar words

• centrohub
• monosemy

Origin

• From Middle English singularite, from Old French singularité, from Late Latin singulāritās ("singleness"), from Latin singulāris ("single").
• Morphologically singular + -ity