fractal

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension, corresponding to a geometric figure or object that is self-similar at arbitrarily small scales and thus has infinite complexity.
2. (broadly) An object, system, or idea that exhibits a fractal-like property, such as the property of self-similarity at numerous but not infinitely many scales.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Having the form of a fractal; having to do with fractals.
2. (broadly, figuratively, not-comparable, sometimes) Exhibiting a fractal-like property.

Concepts

fractale

fractal

objet fractal

Synonymes

fractional

recursive

Traductions

fractal

fractal

frattale

Fraktal

μορφόκλασμα

fraktal

fractal

φράκταλ

μορφοκλασματικός

صورة النمطي هندسي متكرر

fractaal

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈ fɹæk.təl/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From French fractal, from Latin fractus (“broken”), perfect passive participle of frangō (“break, fragment”).