Singularity

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Pronunciation: /sɪŋɡjʊˈlærəti/

Definitions of singularity

noun the state, fact, quality, or condition of being singular; a unique or distinct feature or characteristic

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of singularity in technology can be difficult to understand for beginners.

A2 Scientists predict that the singularity, when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, may happen in the near future.

B1 The singularity of the black hole's gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape.

B2 The theory of the singularity at the center of a black hole is still a topic of debate among physicists.

C1 Exploring the singularity of consciousness and the nature of reality is a complex philosophical endeavor.

C2 The singularity of the artist's style made their work instantly recognizable to art critics.

Examples of singularity in a Sentence

formal The concept of technological singularity refers to the hypothetical moment when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence.

informal I heard that some scientists believe we are getting closer to the singularity, when robots will be smarter than us.

slang Dude, have you seen that new AI program? It's like, singularity level smart!

figurative The artist's performance had a singularity to it, a unique quality that captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of singularity

past tense

singularized

plural

singularities

comparative

more singular

superlative

most singular

present tense

singularizes

future tense

will singularize

perfect tense

has singularized

continuous tense

is singularizing

singular

singularity

positive degree

singular

infinitive

to singularize

gerund

singularizing

participle

singularized

Origin and Evolution of singularity

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'singularity' originated from the Latin word 'singularis', meaning 'alone' or 'unique'. It was later adapted into Middle English as 'singuler' and eventually evolved into 'singularity'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something unique or exceptional, the term 'singularity' has evolved to also refer to a point in the future where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, as popularized by futurist Ray Kurzweil.