singularity
noun
sin·gu·lar·i·ty
ˌsiŋ-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
-ˈla-rə-
plural singularities
1
: something that is singular: such as
a
: a separate unit
b
: unusual or distinctive manner or behavior : peculiarity
2
: the quality or state of being singular
3
: a point at which the derivative of a given function of a complex variable does not exist but every neighborhood of which contains points for which the derivative does exist
4
: a point or region of infinite mass density at which space and time are infinitely distorted by gravitational forces and which is held to be the final state of matter falling into a black hole
Examples of singularity in a Sentence
People could not understand the singularity of his imagination.
a college professor with singularities of dress and speech that have long endeared him to his students
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Those outside of it appreciate the singularity of his collections—minimal, revealing, sharp—but have not yet become disciples.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
The conquest of Mars and the achievement of the singularity are, like the nationalism resurgent across the globe, daydreams that offer a taste of that old comfort.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The audience gets to know Gugu so well and fall in love with his courage, singularity and determination to protect his grandmother and their oasis of a life together.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Each song was an eclectic singularity: precise, glassy, poignant, and cool as hell.
—Gio Santiago, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
The conquest of Mars and the achievement of the singularity are, like the nationalism resurgent across the globe, daydreams that offer a taste of that old comfort.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The audience gets to know Gugu so well and fall in love with his courage, singularity and determination to protect his grandmother and their oasis of a life together.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Each song was an eclectic singularity: precise, glassy, poignant, and cool as hell.
—Gio Santiago, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Singularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singularity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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singularity
noun
sin·gu·lar·i·ty
ˌsiŋ-gyə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural singularities
1
: the quality or state of being singular
2
: something that is singular : peculiarity
3
: a point or region of infinite density which is held to be the final state of matter falling into a black hole
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