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   Sin·gu·lar·i·ty

   /ˌsiNGɡyəˈlerədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular: "he believed in the singularity of all cultures" Similar uniquenessdistinctivenessdifferenceindividualityparticularity
   • ▪ a peculiarity or odd trait: "it is a singularity of the book that it contains such a wealth of illustrations" Similar idiosyncrasyquirktraitfoiblepeculiarityoddityeccentricityabnormality
   • 2. a point at which a function takes an infinite value, especially in space-time when matter is infinitely dense, as at the center of a black hole.
   • 3. a hypothetical moment in time when artificial intelligence and other technologies have become so advanced that humanity undergoes a dramatic and irreversible change: "maybe the singularity just happened, and we didn't notice"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French singularite, from late Latin singularitas, from singularis ‘alone (of its kind)’ (see singular).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › singularitySingularity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SINGULARITY is something that is singular. How to use singularity in a sentence. something that is singular: such as; a separate unit; unusual or distinctive manner or behavior : peculiarity…

3. www.livescience.com › what-is-singularityWhat is a singularity? | Live Science

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   Oct 27, 2021 · Put simply, singularities are places where the mathematics "misbehave," typically by generating infinitely large values. There are examples of mathematical singularities...

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › singularitySINGULARITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Singularity definition: the state, fact, or quality of being singular. . See examples of SINGULARITY used in a sentence.

5. www.universetoday.com › 84147What Is A Singularity? - Universe Today

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   Feb 16, 2011 · What Is A Singularity? Ever since scientists first discovered the existence of black holes in our universe, we have all wondered: what could possibly exist beyond the veil of that terrible void?

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSINGULARITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SINGULARITY definition: 1. the quality of being strange: 2. an event that some people believe will happen in the future…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySINGULARITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SINGULARITY meaning: 1. the quality of being strange: 2. an event that some people believe will happen in the future…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsingularity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of singularity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › singularity_nsingularity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun singularity mean? There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun singularity, eight of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. singularity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. mathematics (1890s) astronomy (1960s) Entry status.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › singularitySingularity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    The singularity of something is a quality that's unusual or unique. You might note the singularity of your best friend's personal style, which involves mixing plaid with polka dots and wearing colorful top hats.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSINGULARITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. the state, fact, or quality of being singular. 2. something distinguishing a person or thing from others. 3. something remarkable or unusual. 4. mathematics. a. a point at which a function is not differentiable although it is differentiable in a neighbourhood of that point.