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fractal
This term describes a specific type of geometric complexity where the same structural logic applies to the whole as it does to the smallest part. It evokes a sense of infinite recursion and organic growth, often used to describe natural phenomena like snowflakes, coastlines, or Romanesco broccoli.
In a mathematical context, it refers to a precise set of points with a non-integer dimension. When used as an adjective, it suggests a pattern that is not just repetitive, but nested, where each sub-section is a miniature version of the larger entity.
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Examples
Look at how the fern leaf has a fractal structure.
I spent all night generating fractal art on my computer.
The coastline of Britain is often cited as a fractal curve.
Is this pattern truly fractal or just a coincidence?
The lightning bolt branched out in a fractal pattern across the sky.
We are studying fractal geometry in our advanced math class.
The Romanesco broccoli is a perfect example of a fractal in nature.