singularity
see also: Singularity
Pronunciation
Singularity
Proper noun
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see also: Singularity
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/
singularity
- 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.
- (obsolete) Anything singular, rare, or curious.
- (obsolete) Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.
- (obsolete) celibacy
- centrohub
- monosemy
- French: singularité
- German: Eigenheit
- Italian: singolarità
- Portuguese: singularidade
- Russian: своеобра́зие
- Spanish: singularidad
- French: singularité
- German: Singularität
- Russian: сингуля́рность
- German: Singularität
- Italian: singolarità
- Russian: сингуля́рность
- French: singularité
- German: Singularität
- Italian: singolarità
- Portuguese: singularidade
- Russian: сингуля́рность
- Spanish: singularidad
Singularity
Proper noun
- (technology) The technological singularity (sometimes capitalized in this manner when referred to as an era or event).
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