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complexity theory

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complexity theory
n.
The study of how order, structure, and pattern arise from extremely complicated, apparently chaotic systems.

complexity theory  (km-plks-t)
2. Any of various branches of mathematics, physics, computer science, and other fields, concerned with the emergence of order and structure in complex and apparently chaotic systems. See also chaos.


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