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Singularity

/ˌsɪŋɡjʊˈlærɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being singular; uniqueness.

Her artistic style is marked by a singularity that sets her apart from her peers.

A point at which a given mathematical object is not defined or not well-behaved, for example, infinite or undefined values.

In calculus, a singularity occurs where a function's value becomes unbounded.

A point in the future when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization, often associated with the advent of artificial superintelligence.

Many futurists argue that the singularity will lead to rapid advancements in AI and other technologies.

In cosmology, a region of space where the laws of physics break down, typically associated with black holes.

Inside the black hole, the singularity is where matter is thought to be infinitely dense.

Etymology

Late Latin 'singularitas', from 'singularis' meaning 'single, peculiar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the point of singularity

A critical moment or situation that represents a turning point.

technological singularity

A predicted point in time when artificial intelligence overtakes human intelligence.

Related Words

unique

Being the only one of its kind.

exceptional

Unusually good or outstanding.

Slang Meanings

In tech circles, refers to an event that changes everything.

When autonomous cars become mainstream, that's the singularity!

A situation or thing that stands out significantly.

Her performance was a singularity among the competition.