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butterfly effect
noun
a cumulatively large effect that a very small natural force may produce over a period of time.
butterfly effect
noun
the idea, used in chaos theory, that a very small difference in the initial state of a physical system can make a significant difference to the state at some later time
butterfly effect
A phenomenon in which a small perturbation in the initial condition of a system results in large changes in later conditions. Such phenomena are common in complex dynamical systems and are studied in chaos theory.
Word History and Origins
Origin of butterfly effect1
Word History and Origins
Origin of butterfly effect1
Example Sentences
He considers himself a laissez-faire guy who believes in the butterfly effect, and with the career path he’s helmed, he’s been able to star in his most fulfilling role — dad.
You may have come across the ‘butterfly effect’ where if a butterfly were to flutter its wings in Mexico, it can bring rain to the UK.
Although we may commonly use the phrase to denote the seeming interconnectedness of our own lives, the term "butterfly effect" is sometimes associated with chaos theory.
The event had a butterfly effect with consequences that included an accelerated conquest of space, the continued existence of the Soviet Union and, yes, a President Gore.
These errors can, in turn, lead to drastic changes in the flow states later, a phenomenon known as the chaotic butterfly effect.
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The butterfly effect is the idea that small events can have a large, unpredictable influence on the future.How is butterfly effect pronounced?[ buht-er-flahy ih-fekt ] are some other words related to butterfly effect?
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