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aperiodicity
This term describes a state of irregularity where a sequence or structure fails to repeat at fixed intervals. It is primarily used in technical fields like physics, mathematics, and signal processing to characterize systems that are non-repeating or chaotic, contrasting sharply with periodicity.
In materials science, the term specifically identifies structures like quasicrystals that lack translational symmetry. Because it describes an abstract quality or a specific physical property, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not typically take a plural form in scientific discourse.
Meanings
Examples
The aperiodicity of the signal makes it difficult to predict the next peak.
We must analyze the aperiodicity of these oscillations to understand the system stability.
The discovery of quasicrystals challenged the traditional view of crystal aperiodicity.
The discovery of quasicrystals challenged the traditional view of crystal aperiodicity.
I wonder if the aperiodicity in this sequence is truly random or governed by a hidden rule.
The structural aperiodicity allows for unique physical properties not found in standard crystals.
Look at the data and tell me if you see any sign of aperiodicity in the wave pattern.
The mathematical proof for aperiodicity in certain tilings is quite complex.
This specific alloy exhibits a high degree of spatial aperiodicity.