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sensitive dependence
sensitive dependence Sensitive dependence is a feature of nonlinear systems in which very small differences in starting conditions or disturbances can lead to much larger changes over time.
Sensitive dependence is a feature of nonlinear systems in which very small differences in starting conditions or disturbances can lead to much larger changes over time. It is a classic property of chaotic systems, which are not random but follow underlying patterns.