singularity
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/
The English word “singularity” has 8 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
- The value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist.
- Anything singular, rare, or curious.
- Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.
- Celibacy, singleness (as contrasted with marriage).
Etymology
From Middle English singularite, from Old French singularité, from Late Latin singulāritās (“singleness”), from Latin singulāris (“single”). By surface analysis, singular + -ity.
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More English words
- singularist
- Singularitarian
- Singularitarianism
- Singularity
- singularization
- singularize
- singularly
- singularness
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