fractal

  1. Noun.  (mathematics) A geometric figure which has a Hausdorff dimension which is greater than its topological dimension.
  2. Noun.  (mathematics) A geometric figure that appears irregular at all scales of length, e.g. a fern.
  3. Adjective.  (mathematics) Having the form of a fractal.

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