Meaning of the word "chaos theory" in English

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chaos theory

US /ˈkeɪ.ɑːs ˌθɪr.i/
UK /ˈkeɪ.ɒs ˌθɪə.ri/
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Noun

a branch of mathematics focusing on the behavior of dynamical systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions

Example:
The butterfly effect is a key concept in chaos theory.
Scientists use chaos theory to model complex weather patterns.