singularity

Definitions

A point or region of infinite density at which the laws of physics as currently understood cease to operate, such as the center of a black hole.

A hypothetical future point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilization.

The state, fact, or quality of being singular or unique.

Examples

The concept of a technological singularity suggests a point where artificial intelligence surpasses human cognitive capacity.

Physicists study the gravitational singularity at the center of a black hole where the laws of physics as we know them cease to function.

Synonyms

uniqueness peculiarity distinctiveness individuality rarity anomaly eccentricity

Antonyms

commonality normality regularity uniformity standardization conformity generality