Fibonacci
[fee-buh-NAH-chee]
nounmasculine
Fibonacci
1. A mathematical sequence in which each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, typically starting with 0 and 1
The Fibonacci sequence appears frequently in nature, such as in the spiral patterns of sunflowers.
A sequência de Fibonacci aparece frequentemente na natureza, como nos padrões de espiral dos girassóis.
2. A ratio derived from the Fibonacci sequence, approximately 1.618, also known as the golden ratio
Artists often use the Fibonacci ratio to create aesthetically pleasing compositions.
Artistas frequentemente usam a proporção de Fibonacci para criar composições esteticamente agradáveis.
3. A method or system based on the Fibonacci sequence, commonly used in software development for sprint planning
Our team uses Fibonacci estimation for story points in agile development.
Nosso time usa estimativa de Fibonacci para pontos de história no desenvolvimento ágil.
The term 'Fibonacci' is used universally in mathematical and technical contexts across Brazil, Portugal, and the USA. It's named after Leonardo Fibonacci, a 13th-century Italian mathematician. In modern tech culture, particularly in agile software development, Fibonacci estimation has become a standard methodology, making it a culturally significant term in Silicon Valley and tech hubs worldwide.
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