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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.
●
In Mathematics:
The value or range of
values
of a
function
for which a
derivative
does not exist.
●
In Physics, Astronomy & Black holes:
Ellipsis of
gravitational singularity
: a point or
region
in
spacetime
in which
gravitational forces
cause
matter
to have an
infinite
density
; associated with
black
holes.
●
In Transhumanism:
Ellipsis of
technological singularity
: a
hypothetical
turning point
in
the future
, the
culmination
ever
accelerating
technological
progress
, when human
history
as we have known it
ends
, and a
strange
new
era
begins
. For some
writers
, the
catalyst
is
superhuman
machine
intelligence.
●
Anything
singular
,
rare
, or curious.
●
Possession of a particular or exclusive
privilege
,
prerogative
, or distinction.
●
Celibacy,
singleness
(as
contrasted
with marriage).
Name
●
The
technological
singularity.
Sourced from
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Origin
singularity
English
singularite
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
singularitas
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Monosemy
Specificity
Uniqueness
Spacetime Singularity
Technological Singularity
Related
Universe
Multiverse
Supernova
Particle
Paradox
Sphere
Cosmos
Convergence
Discontinuity
Existence
Quantum
Universality
Quasiparticle
Boundary
Consciousness
Nebula
Concept
Reality
Point
Atom
Phenomenon
Essence
Planet
Gravity
Proton
Photon
Distinction
Geometry
Mystery
Discovery
Effect
Motion
Constraint
Characteristic
Problem
Big Bang
Black Hole
Event Horizon
Higgs Boson
Neutron Star
Protoplanetary Disc
Heat Death
Dark Energy
Dark Matter
Solar System
Gravitational Field
Quantum Mechanics
Cosmological Constant
Speed Of Light
Supermassive Black Hole
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