singular point

noun

, Mathematics.

1. a point at which a given function of a complex variable has no derivative but of which every neighborhood contains points at which the function has derivatives.

Word History and Origins

Origin of singular point¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

They are often overlooked or written off, but they are some of the most talented, smart, creative, singular points of view in a great way.

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Hockney has been famously dismissive of photography and its singular point of view.

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That the speaker enjoyed the reputation of being something of a profligate lent singular point to that confession.

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The circle of convergence of any of the series has at least one such singular point upon its circumference.

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The singular point about this is that a repetition of circumstances will be found to occur in the destiny.

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Here the singular point is that the law is deferred, and does not come into operation till the settlement in Canaan.

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This affection developed to a singular point; in a soul so new, it was like a first love.

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