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Singulaarsused, in the context of theoretical physics and cosmology, refer to points or regions in spacetime where the curvature becomes infinite. This is often predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. The most well-known examples are the center of a black hole and the initial state of the universe, the Big Bang.

At a singularity, the known laws of physics break down. Mathematical quantities such as density and spacetime curvature tend towards infinity, meaning that general relativity can no longer provide a complete description of what is happening. This breakdown signifies a limit to the applicability of the theory.

Physicists generally believe that singularities are not true physical entities but rather indicators that a more complete theory, such as quantum gravity, is needed to understand these extreme conditions. Quantum gravity aims to unify general relativity with quantum mechanics, and it is hoped that such a theory would resolve or avoid the infinite values predicted by classical general relativity. The concept of a singularity highlights the frontiers of our current understanding of gravity and the universe.