ergodic

adjective er·go·dic \ (ˌ)ər-ˈgä-dik , -ˈgō- \

|Updated on: 21 May 2018

Definition of ergodic

1 : of or relating to a process in which every sequence or sizable sample is equally representative of the whole (as in regard to a statistical parameter)

2 : involving or relating to the probability that any state will recur; especially : having zero probability that any state will never recur

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ergodicity

play \ˌər-gə-ˈdi-sə-tē\ noun

Recent Examples of ergodic from the Web

In addition, he was known for work in ergodic theory and for mastering and influencing all aspects of dynamic systems problems and approaches.

— martin weil, BostonGlobe.com, "Anatole Katok, mathematician who explored chaos theory, dies at 73," 10 May 2018
In addition he was known for work in ergodic theory, and for mastering and influencing all aspects of dynamic systems problems and approaches.

— martin weil, Washington Post, "Anatole Katok, mathematician who explored chaos theory, dies at 73," 9 May 2018

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