A fractal is a mathematical figure of fractional dimension. That is, a square is a 2-dimensional figure, a cube is a 3-dimensional figure, and the Sierpinski triangle is a 1.58-dimensional (log 3/log 2) figure. There's more information at this page. The other major property of a fractal is its self-similarity, which means that "if you zoom in on a fractal object it will look similar or exactly like the original shape." This is what gives fractals their complex look.
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