fractal
Romanesco, a vegetable related to broccoli and cauliflower made up of mini-spirals in fractal formation
Meanings
Noun
- A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension; a geometric figure that is self-similar at all scales.
- An object, system, or idea that exhibits a fractal-like property.
Adjective
- Having the form of a fractal.
- Exhibiting a fractal-like property.
- Having a broken part
Origin
- From French fractal, from Latin fractus, perfect passive participle of frangÅ.
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