singularity

CEFRC1

/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A point or situation that is unique or extremely unusual.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A point where all parallel lines meet.

Examples

  • After the Singularity, we will all have nine dimensional sex organs.

  • The article "The singularity problem in brane cosmology" may interest you.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An unusual action or behaviour.

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

  3. A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value.

More examples

In context

  • I took notice of this little figure for the singularity of the instrument.

  • Pliny addeth this ſingularity to the Indian ſoil, that it is without weeds, that the second year the very falling down of the seeds yieldeth corn.

  • Gradually the implication of biblical monotheism created an entailment of singularity and monogamy in sexual relations.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English singularite, from Old French singularité, from Late Latin singulāritās (“singleness”), from Latin singulāris (“single”). By surface analysis, singular + -ity.