NYT Dictionary
FRACTAL
/ˈfɹæk.təl/NounAdjectiveFRAC-talfrac-tal · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension, corresponding to a geometric figure or object that is self-similar at arbitrarily small scales and thus has infinite complexity.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French fractal, from Latin fractus (“broken”), perfect passive participle of frangō (“break, fragment”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.