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singularity

/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/

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The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual

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"Her unique perspective on the assignment was a singularity; no one else in the class saw it that way. "

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A point where all parallel lines meet

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"Imagine a picture drawn using perspective; the singularity is the single vanishing point on the horizon where the train tracks, though parallel in reality, appear to converge. "

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A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value

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"The graph showing the rocket's acceleration displayed a singularity at the moment of engine ignition, as the acceleration theoretically became infinite for an instant. "

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The value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist

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"The graph of the student's test scores showed a singularity at the point representing the week of the final exam, as there was no clear way to calculate the rate of improvement in that week. "

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A point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes

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"Scientists believe that a black hole's singularity is a point where gravity crushes matter to infinite density. "

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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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"Many researchers believe the singularity is a possible future where AI becomes so intelligent it changes the world in unpredictable ways. "

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Anything singular, rare, or curious.

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"The two-headed turtle at the zoo was a true singularity. "

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Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.

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"As the only child, she enjoyed the singularity of having her parents' undivided attention. "

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"His lifelong singularity, a deliberate choice, meant he never married or had children. "

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