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ergodic

/ˈɜːrɡɒdɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does ergodic mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting a system or process in which the average behavior of the system is the same as the behavior of a typical member of the system, especially in statistical mechanics.

Example

"The ergodic hypothesis is a fundamental concept in statistical mechanics, describing the behavior of systems in thermal equilibrium."

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