SINGULAR POINT
\sˈɪŋɡjʊlə pˈɔ͡ɪnt], \sˈɪŋɡjʊlə pˈɔɪnt], \s_ˈɪ_ŋ_ɡ_j_ʊ_l_ə p_ˈɔɪ_n_t]\
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Math.) A point on a curve possessing some property distinguishing it from the other points of the curve; as a point of contrary flexure where the direction of the curvature changes, a multiple point through which two or more branches of the curve pass.
By Henry Percy Smith
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.