singularity
ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlærɪti
singularities
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Definition of singularity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.hypothetical future with superhuman intelligenceTECH.
  • The singularity could transform human civilization.
event horizon technological singularity
2.
physicsTECH.point in spacetime with infinite densityTECH.
  • Black holes contain a singularity at their core.
anomaly point
3.
mathematicsTECH.point where a function is not differentiableTECH.
  • The function has a singularity at x equals zero.
anomaly discontinuity infinity
4.
uniquenessstate of being unique or one of a kind
  • The singularity of her talent amazed everyone.
distinctiveness individuality uniqueness
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Expressions with singularity

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hypothetical future event with uncontrollable technological growth
Many scientists debate the implications of the technological singularity.
point where gravity causes infinite density
Scientists study black holes to understand gravitational singularity.
theoretical singularity without an event horizon
Scientists are debating the existence of a naked singularity.

Origin of singularity

Latin, singularis (alone)

Terms with singularity included in their meaning

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singularity
not constituting a compound or mixture
geometry
invariant indicating hypersurface singularity
singularity
characterized by one single principle or force
belief
person who believes in the technological singularity
astrophysics
theoretical singularity where matter escapes but not enters
astrophysics
theoretical singularity without an event horizon

Examples of singularity in a sentence

  • The singularity is a popular topic in sci-fi.
  • Scientists study the singularity to understand black holes.
  • The singularity represents a boundary in physics theories.
  • At x equals two, the graph shows a singularity.
  • The equation reveals a singularity at the origin.
  • The singularity of the design makes it memorable.

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  1. French:singularité, point singulier, ...
  2. German:Singularität, Einzigartigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:singolarità, unicità, ...
  4. Spanish:singularidad, punto singular, ...
  5. Portuguese:singularidade, unicidade, ...
  6. Chinese:奇点, 单点, ...
  7. Japanese:技術的特異点, 無限密度点, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفَرُّد, نُقْطَة شاذَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִינְגּוּלָרִיּוּת טֶכְנוֹלוֹגִית, סִינְגוּלָרִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:сингулярность, особая точка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сингулярність, точка сингулярності, ...
  12. Hindi:विलक्षणता, विशिष्टता, ...
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