Russian Translation(s) & Details for '{{singularity}}'

English Word: {{singularity}}

Key Russian Translations:

• сингулярность [sɪn.ɡu.ˈlar.nəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Technical, Singular; Used in scientific or mathematical contexts]
• единственность [jɪd.ɪnʲ.ˈstvʲɛn.nəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Philosophical, Singular; Used in discussions of uniqueness or isolation]

Frequency: Medium (Common in academic and technical writing, less so in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; Requires understanding of abstract concepts for 'сингулярность', while 'единственность' may be A2 for basic forms)

Pronunciation (Russian):

сингулярность: [sɪn.ɡu.ˈlar.nəsʲtʲ]

Note on сингулярность: The stress falls on the fourth syllable; be cautious with the soft 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers. This word often has a rapid pronunciation in technical speech.

единственность: [jɪd.ɪnʲ.ˈstvʲɛn.nəsʲtʲ]

Note on единственность: Stress on the third syllable; the 'й' sound is a soft palatal approximant, similar to 'y' in "yes," but more subtle.

Audio: [Audio player for сингулярность] | [Audio player for единственность]

Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A point or state where something is unique, exceptional, or mathematically undefined (e.g., in physics or mathematics)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сингулярность - Used in scientific contexts, such as black holes or AI discussions; formal and technical.

Usage Examples:

• В теории относительности сингулярность представляет точку, где законы физики перестают действовать. (V teorii otnositel'nosti singulyarnost' predstavlyaet tochku, gde zakony fiziki peresta'yut deystvovat'.)

  In the theory of relativity, singularity represents a point where the laws of physics cease to apply.

• Ученые изучают сингулярность как потенциальную угрозу для человечества. (Uchenyye izuchayut singulyarnost' kak potentsial'nuyu ugrozu dlya chelovechestva.)

  Scientists study singularity as a potential threat to humanity.

• Сингулярность в математике часто связана с бесконечностью. (Singulyarnost' v matematike chasto svyazana s beskonechnost'yu.)

  Singularity in mathematics is often associated with infinity.

• Этот алгоритм достигает сингулярности при определенных условиях. (Etot algoritm dostigaet singulyarnosti pri opredelennykh usloviyakh.)

  This algorithm reaches singularity under certain conditions.

• Обсуждение сингулярности в ИИ включает этические вопросы. (Obsuzhdeniye singulyarnosti v II vklyuchayet eticheskiye voprosy.)

  Discussion of singularity in AI includes ethical questions.

Meaning 2: The quality of being singular or unique (e.g., in philosophy or everyday uniqueness)

Translation(s) & Context:

• единственность - Used in philosophical or reflective contexts; can be more general than 'сингулярность'.

Usage Examples:

• Единственность каждого человека делает мир разнообразным. (Yedinstevennost' kazhdogo cheloveka delayet mir raznoobraznym.)

  The uniqueness of each person makes the world diverse.

• В искусстве ценится единственность стиля художника. (V iskusstve tsenitsya yedinstevennost' stilya khudozhnika.)

  In art, the uniqueness of an artist's style is valued.

• Единственность этого события запомнится навсегда. (Yedinstevennost' etogo sobytiya zapomnitsya navsegda.)

  The uniqueness of this event will be remembered forever.

• Философы размышляют о единственности существования. (Filosofy razmyshlyayut o yedinstevennosti sushchestvovaniya.)

  Philosophers ponder the uniqueness of existence.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both 'сингулярность' and 'единственность' are feminine nouns in Russian, following the standard patterns for abstract nouns. They are inflected based on case, number, and gender. 'Сингулярность' is less common and often remains unchanged in modern usage, while 'единственность' follows regular first-declension patterns.

Note: These words do not have plural forms in most contexts, as they denote abstract concepts.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • уникальность [u.nɪ.kalʲ.nəsʲtʲ] - Similar to 'единственность' but emphasizes rarity; used in everyday language.
  • особенность [ɐ.sɐ.ˈbɛn.nəsʲtʲ] - More general, implying a distinctive feature; less formal.
• Antonyms:
  • общность [ɐp.ˈɕnəsʲtʲ] - Implies commonality or universality.
  • стандартность [stan.ˈdart.nəsʲtʲ] - Suggests normality or conformity.

Related Phrases:

• Точка сингулярности - Point of singularity; refers to a specific moment in scientific contexts.
• Потеря единственности - Loss of uniqueness; used in philosophical discussions to describe homogenization.
• Век сингулярности - Age of singularity; a phrase from futurism, implying a transformative era in technology.

Usage Notes:

'Сингулярность' directly corresponds to the English 'singularity' in technical fields like physics or AI, but it's rarely used in casual conversation. Opt for 'единственность' when discussing personal or philosophical uniqueness, as it's more accessible. Be mindful of context: in formal writing, always check for precise inflection based on case. English learners should note that Russian abstracts often require genitive constructions, e.g., 'о сингулярности' for 'about singularity'.

• Avoid confusing 'сингулярность' with mathematical terms; it's specific to certain domains.
• When choosing between translations, use 'сингулярность' for scientific precision and 'единственность' for broader applications.

Common Errors:

English learners often misuse the genitive case, e.g., saying "в сингулярность" instead of the correct "в сингулярности" for "in singularity." Error: "Я думаю в сингулярность" (incorrect, as it implies a location without proper case). Correct: "Я думаю о сингулярности" (I think about singularity). Another common mistake is overusing 'сингулярность' in non-technical contexts, where 'единственность' is more appropriate, leading to awkward phrasing.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like 'единственность' often tie into philosophical traditions influenced by thinkers like Tolstoy, emphasizing individual uniqueness in a vast, communal society. 'Сингулярность' gained popularity in post-Soviet discussions of technology, reflecting Russia's fascination with futurism and AI ethics, as seen in modern literature and media.

Related Concepts:

• универсальность
• аномалия
• индивидуальность