catastrophe theory

ca·tas·tro·phe the·o·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-tas-truh-fee thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /kəˈtæs trə fi ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-tas-truh-fee thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /kəˈtæs trə fi ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of catastrophe theory words

noun catastrophe theory a mathematical theory that classifies surfaces according to their form 3
noun catastrophe theory 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 3
noun catastrophe theory a theory, based on topology, for studying discontinuous processes and the mathematical models that describe them. 1
noun catastrophe theory (mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with dynamical systems which can undergo abrupt irreversible qualitative changes due to a tiny change in parameters. 0

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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