singularity

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French singularite < Late Latin singularitas (singleness) < Latin singularis (single); see singular.

[edit] Noun

Singular
singularity

Plural
singularities

singularity (plural singularities)

  1. the state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual
  2. a point where all parallel lines meet
  3. a point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value
  4. (mathematics) the value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist
  5. (physics) a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes
  6. 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.

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