singularity
English
/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/
noun
Definitions
- 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
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French singularité derived from Latin singularitas, singularis (single).
Origin
Latin
singularis
Gloss
single
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- Kurzweil English
- Kurzweil singularity English
- cosmic English
- cosmic singularity English
- equisingularity English
- multisingularity English
- nonsingularity English
- polysingularity English
- post-singularity English
- *extraiugularium Latin
- singularis Latin
- singularitas Latin
- singulus Latin
- singulāris Latin
- singulär German
- singularité Old French
- stingher Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan