singularity

/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/noun
High School
1

The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.

2

An unusual action or behaviour.

3

A point where all parallel lines meet.

4

A point where a measured variable reaches unmeasurable or infinite value.

5

The value or range of values of a function for which a derivative does not exist.

6

Ellipsis of gravitational singularity (“a point or region in spacetime in which gravitational forces cause matter to have an infinite density; associated with black holes”).

7

Ellipsis of technological singularity (“a hypothetical turning point in the future, the culmination of ever-accelerating technological progress, when human history as we have known it ends, and a strange new era begins. For some writers, the catalyst is superhuman machine intelligence”).

8

Anything singular, rare, or curious.

9

Possession of a particular or exclusive privilege, prerogative, or distinction.

10

Celibacy, singleness (as contrasted with marriage).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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