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As a noun, singularity means the state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.
Meanings of singularity
10 meaningsnoun
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.
mathematicsThe value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist.
Celibacy, singleness (as contrasted with marriage).
The quality of being one of a kind
“that singularity distinguished him from all his companions”
Similar: uniquenessStrangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual
Older and rare meanings (2)
obsoleteAnything singular, rare, or curious.
obsoletePossession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.
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.
Ellipsis of technological singularity 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.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).