attractor

== English == === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -æktə(ɹ) === Noun === attractor (plural attractors) Something which attracts. (mathematics, physics) A set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time. That is, points that get close enough to the attractor remain close even if slightly disturbed. Hypernym: stable equilibrium ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== basin of attraction fixed point === Anagrams === tractator == Latin == === Verb === attractor first-person singular present passive indicative of attractō == Portuguese == === Adjective === attractor (feminine attractora, masculine plural attractores, feminine plural attractoras) pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of atrator === Noun === attractor m (plural attractores) pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of atrator