singularity

singularity
(pl. -ies)
  1. [mass noun]the state, fact, quality or condition of being singular
    非凡,卓越;单一,独特
    he believed in the singularity of all cultures.
    他相信所有文化的独特性。
    ■[count noun]a peculiarity or odd trait
    奇特,奇怪
  2. (Physics & Mathematics)a point at which a function takes an infinite value, especially in space–time when matter is infinitely dense, such as at the centre of a black hole
    (数,物理)奇点
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French singularite, from late Latin singularitas, from singularis 'alone (of its kind') (see singular)
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