Chaos-theory definition

Any of various general mathematical theories of chaotic dynamical systems, such as the complex or nonlinear systems found in weather patterns, ecosystems, economic markets, and biological systems.

An area of mathematics that deals with non-linear dynamic systems. Although the results may seem to be random, they actually arise from a deterministic process. Chaotic systems have a fractal dimension and are highly dependent on initial conditions. Fractals are geometric structures that appear to be similar when viewed at a wide range of magnifications.

(mathematics) The study of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

Attributive form of chaos theory.