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iterated function system

iterated function system noun: a collection of transformations, which, when applied sequentially, can be used to construct a fractal. Formally: a finite set (or tuple) of contraction mappings on a complete metric space.

Noun

iterated function system (plural iterated function systems)

  1. A collection of transformations, which, when applied sequentially, can be used to construct a fractal. Formally: a finite set (or tuple) of contraction mappings on a complete metric space.

Forms of iterated function system

pluraliterated function systems

Questions about iterated function system

What does iterated function system mean?
Iterated function system means a collection of transformations, which, when applied sequentially, can be used to construct a fractal. Formally: a finite set (or tuple) of contraction mappings on a complete metric space.
What part of speech is iterated function system?
Iterated function system is a noun.
What is the plural of iterated function system?
The plural of iterated function system is iterated function systems.

Words near iterated function system in the dictionary

  1. iterance
  2. iterancy
  3. iterant
  4. iterate
  5. iterated
  6. iterated function system
  7. iterated function systems
  8. iterated integral
  9. iterated integrals
  10. iteratee
  11. iteratees

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