catastrophe theory
US /kəˈtæstrəfi ˌθiːəri/
UK /kəˈtæstrəfi ˌθiːəri/
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catastrofetheorie
a mathematical theory dealing with the behavior of dynamic systems that undergo sudden, discontinuous changes, often in response to small, continuous changes in parameters
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The engineer used catastrophe theory to model the sudden collapse of the bridge.
De ingenieur gebruikte de catastrofetheorie om de plotselinge instorting van de brug te modelleren.
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Understanding phase transitions in materials often involves principles from catastrophe theory.
Het begrijpen van faseovergangen in materialen omvat vaak principes uit de catastrofetheorie.