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singularities

[/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlærɪtiz/]
nounpl: singularities
singularidades
1. The quality or state of being singular, unique, or exceptional
The singularities of each culture make them valuable to study.
As singularidades de cada cultura as tornam valiosas para estudar.
2. In mathematics and physics, a point where a function or physical quantity becomes infinite or undefined
The singularity at the center of a black hole defies current physics.
A singularidade no centro de um buraco negro desafia a física atual.
3. A distinctive or unusual characteristic or feature
The artist's work is marked by several singularities in style.
O trabalho do artista é marcado por várias singularidades de estilo.
4. In technology, the point at which artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence
Many futurists debate when the technological singularity will occur.
Muitos futurologistas debatem quando a singularidade tecnológica ocorrerá.
Synonyms
peculiaritiesodditiesuniquenessesparticularitiesdistinctiveness
Antonyms
normalitiescommonalitiessimilaritiesgeneralities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
singularidades
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
singularidades
Common in academic discourse and physics
Rio de Janeiro
singularidades
Standard usage, particularly in scientific contexts
Portugal
singularidades
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a singularity of purpose
singularities of expression
technological singularity
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