fractal.noun,.plural.
a fractal is the same pattern repeating at different
scales, a self similar pattern such as leaves, a fractal is a shape than
can be divided into parts that are smaller versions of the whole, or expanded
into larger similar configurations; a fractal is a geometric creation that
has common attributes irrespective of size, for example the spin created
by water running out of a bathtub as compared to a larger hurricane's pattern
and on up to giant galaxies spinning; a geometric pattern that is repeated
at ever smaller scales to produce irregular shapes that cannot be represented
by classical (Euclidean)
geometry;."a fractal
is a geometric shape that has
intricate
structures on all scales of magnification"....Ian
Stewart; the term 'fractional dimension' is used to describe how well a
shape fills up space.
Fractals model the irregularities of nature, representing
finite-increment
in a variable-–-clouds,
mountains, shorelines, various landscapes, grasses, leaves, trees, floweres,
ferns, etc., thus
revealing the hidden regularities in nature.
Hundreds of thousands of calculations are necessary
to produce a particular fractal design that fills a 17 inch computer screen.
The various images that can be produced rely upon different mathematical
formulas. The physics
involved are enormous.
Compare in your mind the much larger and just as
varied fractals in nature, and consider the mind behind it all.
A characteristic of fractals is self similarity.
And we have time fractals:
In this fascinating book, Gregg Braden merges
the modern discoveries of nature's patterns (fractals) with the ancient
view of a cyclic universe. The result is a powerful model of time—fractal
time—and a realistic window into what we can expect for the mysterious
year 2012 . . . and beyond. Your personal time codes for the key events
of business, relationships, and change in your life!
How each cycle carries a window of opportunity—a
choice point—that allows us to select a new outcome for the returning pattern!
Gregg Braden is a New York Times best-selling author,
a former Senior Computer Systems Designer for Martin Marietta Aerospace,
Computer Geologist for Phillips Petroleum, and the first Technical Operations
Manager for Cisco Systems. For over 20 years he has searched the remote
monasteries of Egypt, Peru, and Tibet for the life giving secrets that
were encoded in the language of our most cherished traditions. His work
has led to such pioneering books as The God Code, The Divine
Matrix, The Spontaneous Healing of Belief, and his newest Fractal
Time. Gregg's work is published in 17 languages and 27 countries and
shows beyond any reasonable doubt that the key to our future lies in the
wisdom of our past.
frantic.adjective
desperate, agitated,
overwrought, fraught, beside oneself, raging, raving, berserk; hurried,
rushed, frenzied, hectic, furious, mad, wild
frantically.adverb
in a frantic way
fraud.noun
deceit; trickery; cheating
fraudulent.adjective
engaging in fraud; deceitful; characterized
by,
constituting, or gained
by
fraud; fraudulent appearance (appearing
as one thing to cover hidden motives)
fraudulence.noun
fraudulently.adverb
fraught.adjective
filled with a specified.element
or elements; charged (an incident fraught with danger; an evening fraught
with high drama); marked by distress;
upsetting
free radical.noun
an atom or a group of atoms with at least one
unpaired electron which makes it highly reactive; example – halogen
atoms created during chlorination of organic-compounds;
an organic compound in which some of the valence
electrons are unpaired, occurring as a normal byproduct of oxidation
reactions in metabolism; free radicals are hydrogen peroxide, hydroxy radical,
lipid peroxide, oxygen; free radical cleaners for the body are bioflavonoids,
vitamin C, vitamin E, and sesame
oil massage.
frenzy.noun
a state
of violent mental disturbance;
wild agitation or excitement;
a frantic.burst
of activity
frenzied.adjective
in or as if in a frenzy
fret.transitive.and.intransitive
verb
gnaw; eat
away; wear away; disturb;
irritate;
corroded
fretful.adjective
irritable
and discontented
fretted.adjective;.past
tense-and.past
participle-of fret
fretfully.adverb
fretfulness.noun
fringe.noun
something resembling a fringe; edge, periphery
– often used in plural (operated on the fringes of society); something
that is marginal, additional or secondary to some activity, process, or
subject – a group with marginal or extremist views
fringy.adjective
frivolous.adjective
lacking in seriousness, lacking heartfelt involvement;
marked by unbecoming.levity;
of little weight or importance; having no sound basis (a frivolous lawsuit)
frivolously.adverb
frivolousness.noun
frivolity as a.noun
inflected form(s).plural-frivolities
the quality or state of being frivolous; a frivolous
act or thing
frond.noun
a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern; fiddleheads
are an example) usually with many divisions; a thallus or thalloid shoot
(as of a lichen or seaweed) resembling a leaf
fronded.adjective
fruition.noun;.pronunciation-froo-ish-in
the state of bearing fruit, realization; pleasurable
use or possession; enjoyment
function.noun
something closely related
to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance.(growth
is a function of nutrition);
the action for which one is particularly
fitted or employed; assigned
duty or activity; a specific occupation
or role (in my function as editor); a formal
social occasion
function, functioned,
functioning,
functions.intransitive
verbs
to have or perform a function;
serve (functioned as the union representative)
functionless.adjective
functional.adjective
capable of performing; operative; of or relating
to a function; of, relating to, or indicating a
mathematical function or functions; designed for or adapted to a particular
function or use (functional economics; functional architecture; a functional
set of brakes)
functionality.noun
functionally.adverb
fundamental.adjective
of or forming a foundation or basis; essential
fundamentally.adverb
flirt,
flirted,
flirting,
flirts.verbs
intransitive use.to
make playfully romantic or sexual overtures; to deal playfully, triflingly,
or superficially with (flirt with danger)
transitive use.to
toss or flip suddenly; to move quickly
flirt.noun
one given to flirting; an abrupt, jerking movement
found1,
founded,
founding,
founds.transitive
verbs
to establish or set up, especially with provision
for continuing existence (the college was founded in 1872); to establish
the foundation or basis of; base (found his thesis on firm evidence)
found2, founded,
founding,
founds.transitive
verbs
to melt metal and pour into a mold; to make objects
by pouring molten material into a mold
found3.verb.past
tense-and.past
participle-of find
find,.found,
finding,
finds.verbs
transitive verb use-to
come upon, often by accident; meet with; to come upon after a search (found
the hidden leak in the pipe); to discover or ascertain through observation,
experience, or study (found a solution; find the product of two numbers;
found that it didn't really matter); to perceive to be, after experience
or consideration (found the gadget surprisingly useful; found the book
entertaining); to experience or feel (found comfort in her smile); to recover
something lost (found her keys)
intransitive verb use-to
come to a legal decision or verdict (the jury found for the defendant)
find.noun
the act of finding; something that is found, especially
an unexpectedly valuable discovery (the Rosetta stone, that providential.archaeological
find)
find out.phrasal
verb
to ascertain
something, as through examination or inquiry (I found out the phone number
by looking it up; If you're not sure, find out); to detect the true nature
or character of; expose
findable.adjective