fractal

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A mathematical [[set#Etymology_4|set]] that has a non-[[integer#Noun|integer]] and constant [[Hausdorff dimension]], [[corresponding]] to a [[geometric]] [[figure#Noun|figure]] or [[object#Noun|object]] that is [[self-similar]] at arbitrarily small scales and thus has [[infinite]] [[complexity]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} 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.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|mathematics}} Having the form of a fractal; having to do with fractals.
2. {{lb|en|by extension|sometimes figurative}} Exhibiting a fractal-like property.

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