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fractal
noun [C] /ˈfræk.təl/ specializedDefinition
› a complicated pattern in mathematics built from simple repeated shapes that are reduced in size every time they are repeated: The way that the trunk of a tree divides into smaller and smaller branches and twigs is an approximate fractal pattern.Geometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects
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Synonyms and related words:
- -cornered suffix
- -dimensional suffix
- arch noun
- asymmetric adjective
- circular adjective
- cylinder noun (SHAPE)
- cylindrical adjective
- heptagon noun
- Möbius strip/band noun
- one-dimensional adjective (MEASURE)
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