Sierpiński triangle

fractal composed of triangles
Thing fractal Q663365
Sierpiński triangle
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Sierpiński triangle

Summary

Sierpiński triangle is a fractal[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Sierpiński triangle's instance of is recorded as fractal[3].
  • Sierpiński triangle's instance of is recorded as Iterated function system[4].
  • Wacław Sierpiński is named after Sierpiński triangle[5].
  • Sierpiński triangle's Commons category is recorded as Sierpinski triangles[6].
  • Sierpiński triangle's time of discovery or invention is recorded as January 1, 1915[7].
  • Sierpiński triangle's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Sierpinski triangles[8].
  • Sierpiński triangle's Commons gallery is recorded as Sierpinski triangle[9].
  • Sierpiński triangle's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[10].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include fractal[3] and Iterated function system[4].

Origins

Wacław Sierpiński is named after Sierpiński triangle[5].

Why It Matters

Sierpiński triangle has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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  1. 15d ago · Danya023 · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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