Singularity Definition
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English
Etymology
From Old French singularite < Late Latin singularitas (“singleness”) < Latin singularis (“single”); see singular.
Noun
singularity (plural singularities)
- the state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual
- a point where all parallel lines meet
- a point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value
- (mathematics) the value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist
- (physics) 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.
Derived terms
- nonsingularity
Related terms
External links
- singularity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- singularity in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- singularity at OneLook Dictionary Search
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