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singularity

UK
/sɪŋɡjʊˈlærɪti/
US
/sɪŋɡjəˈlærɪti/

Translations

singularitynoun
singularities
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UK
/sɪŋɡjʊˈlærɪti/
US
/sɪŋɡjəˈlærɪti/
singularitéFuturologie : scénario hypothétique d'emballement de l'évolution technologique.
Many futurists speculate about the singularity, a moment when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence.
De nombreux futurologues spéculent sur la singularité, un moment où l'intelligence artificielle dépasse l'intelligence humaine.
The singularity of her voice made her stand out in the choir.
La singularité de sa voix la faisait ressortir dans le chœur.
singularitéPhysique : point de l'espace-temps associé notamment aux trous noirs.
The singularity at the center of a black hole is a point where the laws of physics as we know them cease to apply.
La singularité au centre d'un trou noir est un point où les lois de la physique telles que nous les connaissons cessent de s'appliquer.
singularitéMathématiques : point où une fonction ou une équation devient indéfinie ou présente un comportement anormal.
The function f(z) = 1/z has a singularity at z = 0.
La fonction f(z) = 1/z a une singularité en z = 0.
Synonyms
uniqueness
distinctiveness
individuality
peculiarity
anomaly
singularityadjective
UK
/ˌsɪŋɡjʊˈlærɪti/
US
/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛrəti/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "singularity event"), functioning like an adjective.
Additional translations
singularitaireEmploi technique, surtout en futurologie et dans certains contextes scientifiques.

Definitions

singularitynoun
A point in space-time where gravitational forces cause matter to have infinite density and zero volume, often associated with black holes.
The singularity at the center of a black hole is a point where the laws of physics as we know them cease to apply.
A hypothetical future point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
Many futurists speculate about the singularity, a moment when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence.
The state, fact, or quality of being singular; uniqueness.
The singularity of her voice made her stand out in the choir.
In mathematics, a point at which a function, equation, or surface becomes undefined or behaves in an anomalous way, typically tending toward infinity.
The function f(z) = 1/z has a singularity at z = 0.
singularityadjective
Attributive. Relating to or involving a singularity in physics, mathematics, or speculative futurism.
The team discussed potential singularity scenarios in their research paper.
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