Associations to the word «Singularity»

Wiktionary

SINGULARITY, noun. The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual
SINGULARITY, noun. A point where all parallel lines meet
SINGULARITY, noun. A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value
SINGULARITY, noun. (mathematics) the value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist
SINGULARITY, noun. (physics) a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes
SINGULARITY, noun. 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.
SINGULARITY, noun. (obsolete) Anything singular, rare, or curious.
SINGULARITY, noun. (obsolete) Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.
SINGULARITY, noun. (obsolete) celibacy

Dictionary definition

SINGULARITY, noun. The quality of being one of a kind; "that singularity distinguished him from all his companions".
SINGULARITY, noun. Strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual.

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky