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catastrophe theory
noun Mathematics.
a theory, based on topology, for studying discontinuous processes and the mathematical models that describe them.
Origin:
1970–75
1970–75
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Catastrophe theory
is always a great word to know.
So is analysis. Does it mean:
| a system of calculation based on the properties of numbers; the discussion of a problem by algebra consisting of calculus and its higher developments |
| a system of numerical notation to the base 2, in which each place of a number, expressed as 0 or 1, corresponds to a power of 2 |
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| catastrophe theory | |
| —n | |
| a. a mathematical theory that classifies surfaces according to their form | |
| b. the popular application of this theory to the explanation of abruptly changing phenomena, as by the discontinuity of a line on the topmost fold of a folded surface | |
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | catastrophe theory |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a branch of mathematics that deals with systems which have major abrupt changes, esp. using topology to explain events |
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