fractal

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A Julia set fractal

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  • IPA: /ˈfræktəl/

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Singular
fractal

Plural
fractals

fractal (plural fractals)

  1. (mathematics) A geometric figure that repeats itself under several levels of magnification, a shape that appears irregular at all scales of length, e.g. a fern.
  2. (mathematics) A geometric figure, built up from a simple shape, by generating the same or similar changes on successively smaller scales; it shows self-similarity on all scales

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fractal (not comparable)

Positive
fractal

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. (mathematics) Having the form of a fractal.

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