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er·​go·​dic | \ (ˌ)ər-ˈgä-dik How to pronounce ergodic (audio) , -ˈgō- How to pronounce ergodic (audio) \

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 \ ˌər-​gə-​ˈdi-​sə-​tē How to pronounce ergodic (audio) \ noun

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Recent Examples on the Web Results like Roth’s theorem and Szemeredi’s theorem establish bounds on the sizes of these sets and their variations, often using advanced mathematics (like ergodic theory and Fourier transforms) and huge numbers. — Quanta Magazine, "To Win This Numbers Game, Learn to Avoid Math Patterns," 7 May 2020 In ergodic theory, mathematicians use observed points and trajectories to form educated hypotheses about what entire systems are doing. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "Two Probability Pioneers Just Won the Math Version of the Nobel Prize," 19 Mar. 2020 Lead author Omer Tamuz studies both economics and mathematics, using probability theory and ergodic theory as the link—a progressive and blended approach that this year’s Abel Prize-winning mathematicians helped to trailblaze. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "Researchers Solve One of the Most Notorious Open Problems in Math," 30 Mar. 2020 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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First Known Use of ergodic

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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International Scientific Vocabulary erg- + -ode

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The first known use of ergodic was in 1926

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“Ergodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ergodic. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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