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noun
A maximal level of complexity in the universe, often equated with the Christian God, which some philosophers believe is inevitable.
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Omega Point.
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Usage: alt-of
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noun
A well-defined point outside the hyperbolic plane.
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Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Omega Point (“maximal level of complexity in the universe, associated with the idea of God”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
The use of omega to refer to the concept was originated by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, in reference to it being the final letter of the Greek alphabet; see alpha and omega.
