Meaning of the word "catastrophe theory" in English
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catastrophe theory
US /kəˈtæstrəfi ˌθiːəri/
UK /kəˈtæstrəfi ˌθiːəri/
Noun
1.
a mathematical theory dealing with the behavior of dynamic systems that undergo sudden, discontinuous changes, often in response to small, continuous changes in parameters
Example:
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The engineer used catastrophe theory to model the sudden collapse of the bridge.
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Understanding phase transitions in materials often involves principles from catastrophe theory.
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