fractal
adjective/ˈfræktəl/
Frequency rank: #13,452 most common English word
Meaning
a geometric shape or pattern that repeats itself at every scale of magnification.
Example sentence
The coastline's irregular shape is considered fractal in nature, repeating its jagged pattern at every scale.
Synonyms & related words
- recursive
- self-similar
- repeating
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