|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| frac·tal [ frákt'l ] (plural frac·tals) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
repeating geometric pattern: an irregular or fragmented geometric shape that can be repeatedly subdivided into parts, each of which is a smaller copy of the whole. Fractals are used in computer modeling of natural structures that do not have simple geometric shapes such as clouds, mountainous landscapes, and coastlines.
|
| [Late 20th century. < French< Latin fract- (see fraction)] |
|
 frac·tal adjective |
|
|
|
|
