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fractal in German

fractal in German is fraktal, Fraktal — fractal means a complex geometric shape whose pattern repeats at every scale, so zooming in reveals the same kind of structure again and again.

fractal in German

fraktal
adj
(mathematics) Having the form of a fractal; having to do with fractals.
Fraktal
noun
(mathematics) A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension, corresponding to a geometric figure or object that is self-similar at arbitrarily small scales and thus has infinite complexity.
Fraktal
noun
(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.

What does "fractal" mean?

  1. noun A complex geometric shape whose pattern repeats at every scale, so zooming in reveals the same kind of structure again and again.
    "The fern's leaves are a natural example of a fractal."
  2. adjective Having a self-repeating pattern at every level of magnification.
    "Coastlines have a fractal quality — jagged at every scale you look."

fractal in a sentence

  • The fern's leaves are a natural example of a fractal.
  • The software generated a colorful fractal from a simple equation.
  • Coastlines have a fractal quality — jagged at every scale you look.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "fractal" in German?

"fractal" in German is fraktal, Fraktal. fractal means: A complex geometric shape whose pattern repeats at every scale, so zooming in reveals the same kind of structure again and again.

How do you use "fractal" in a sentence?

Example: "The fern's leaves are a natural example of a fractal." In German, "fractal" is fraktal, Fraktal.

Are there other ways to say "fractal" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "fractal": fraktal, Fraktal.

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