singularity [´siŋ·gyǝ`lar·ǝd·ē] MATHEMATICS A point where a function of real or complex variables is not differentiable or analytic. Also known as singular point of a function. METEOROLOGY A characteristic meteorological condition which tends to occur on or near a specific calendar date more frequently than chance would indicate; an example is the January thaw. RELATIVITY A region of space-time where one or more components of the Riemann curvature tensor becomes infinite. |