singularity, uniqueness
(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
Source: WordNet® 3.1
singularity (countable and uncountable, plural singularities)
the state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual
a point where all parallel lines meet
a point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value
(mathematics) the value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist
(physics) a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes
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.
(obsolete) Anything singular, rare, or curious.
(obsolete) Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.
(obsolete) celibacy
• centrohub
• monosemy
Singularity
(technology) The technological singularity (sometimes capitalized in this manner when referred to as an era or event).
Source: Wiktionary
Sin`gu*lar"i*ty, n.; pl. Singularities. Etym: [L. singularitas: cf. F. singularité.]
1. The quality or state of being singular; some character or quality of a thing by which it is distinguished from all, or from most, others; peculiarity. Pliny addeth this singularity to that soil, that the second year the very falling down of the seeds yieldeth corn. Sir. W. Raleigh. I took notice of this little figure for the singularity of the instrument. Addison.
2. Anything singular, rare, or curious. Your gallery Have we passed through, not without much content In many singularities. Shak.
3. Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction. No bishop of Rome ever took upon him this name of singularity [universal bishop]. Hooker. Catholicism . . . must be understood in opposition to the legal singularity of the Jewish nation. Bp. Pearson.
4. Celibacy. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
