Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

singularity

noun

/sɪŋˈɡjʊlɚɪti/

Definition

The state of being singular, unique, or distinct from others; often refers to a point where a quantity becomes infinite or undefined.

Examples

The singularity of the artist’s style set him apart from his contemporaries.
In physics, a black hole is often associated with a gravitational singularity.
The concept of technological singularity suggests a future moment when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible.

Meaning

In a more general sense, singularity can represent unusual or exceptional situations, particularly in technology and physics, where it implies a moment of transformation or a condition of total uniqueness.