Meaning of the word "butterfly effect" in English
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butterfly effect
US /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ ɪˈfɛkt/
UK /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ ɪˈfɛkt/
Noun
the phenomenon whereby a small localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere
Example:
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The theory of the butterfly effect suggests that even the smallest actions can have far-reaching consequences.
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One small decision can trigger a chain of events, illustrating the butterfly effect in action.