butterfly effect


Definition: Meaning of, butterfly effect in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbʌtəflʌɪ ɪˈfɛkt /

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  1. the phenomenon whereby a small change at one place in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere, e.g., a butterfly flapping its wings in Rio de Janeiro might change the weather in Chicago
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