Mathematics
5 definitions in this category
Asymptote A value that a function approaches but never quite reaches. In biology, often describes limits that populations or proce... Fractal A geometric pattern that repeats at every scale—the same basic shape appears whether you zoom in or out. Fractals have n... Power Law A mathematical relationship where one quantity varies as a power of another: y = x^k. Power laws appear as straight line... Scale Invariance The property where a relationship or pattern remains the same regardless of the scale at which it's observed. The same r... Self-Similarity The property where a pattern or structure looks the same at different scales—zooming in reveals the same basic structure...