1. the quality or state of being singular, unique, or unusual
2. points in spacetime where gravitational forces cause matter to have infinite density and zero volume
Usage: physics; astronomy
3. points where a mathematical function becomes undefined or infinite
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• The singularities of his artistic style made his work instantly recognizable.
• Black holes contain singularities where the laws of physics break down.
• The mathematician studied the singularities in the complex function.
• Some experts predict technological singularities will occur within decades.
• The novel explored the singularities of human behavior under extreme stress.
• Physicists debate whether singularities actually exist in nature.
• The equation has several singularities that must be carefully analyzed.