singularból

Singularból is a fictional language created by the American writer and linguist John Quijada as part of his *Singularity* series. It is designed as a constructed language (conlang) with a unique phonetic system and grammatical structure, intended to reflect the cultural and technological evolution of its speakers. The language is primarily featured in Quijada’s novel *Singularity* (2015), where it serves as the primary means of communication for the advanced civilization of the Singularity.

Singularból is characterized by its use of a modified version of the Latin alphabet, incorporating additional diacritical marks to represent sounds not found in English. Its phonology includes a range of consonants and vowels, some of which are aspirated or voiced in ways distinct from Indo-European languages. The grammar of Singularból is highly inflected, with complex noun and verb declensions that reflect its speakers' emphasis on precision and abstraction. Unlike many natural languages, Singularból lacks grammatical gender and instead relies on case endings to convey relationships between words.

The language’s vocabulary is rooted in scientific and philosophical concepts, reflecting the Singularity’s advanced technological society. Words often combine roots to form compound terms, allowing for a high degree of expressiveness. Quijada has described Singularból as an attempt to create a language that could theoretically evolve alongside its speakers, adapting to new ideas and discoveries.

While Singularból remains a fictional construct, it has been studied by linguists and conlang enthusiasts for its innovative design. Its creation demonstrates how constructed languages can explore linguistic possibilities beyond those of natural languages, offering insights into how communication might function in hypothetical future societies. Quijada’s work with Singularból has also contributed to discussions about the role of language in shaping culture and identity within speculative fiction.