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

If you’ve been lucky enough to come across one of Harron Walker’s articles in her years as a journalist, you know that she has both a truly singular point of view and incisive wit.

From Salon

But for more than half a century, the fight for fetal personhood was a singular point of agreement in a fractious movement.

From Slate

But the singular point of failure — the one thing that could have prevented all of it from happening — was that Capitol Police leaders brushed off ample warnings that an armed mob was headed their way.

From Salon

“But the thing we’re predominately lacking in the role of the artistic leader is a singular point of truth.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the thing it did very well was that it was a movie told from a singular point of view.

From New York Times