self-organization
|self-or-gan-i-za-tion|
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/ˌsɛlfˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌsɛlfˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
autonomous structuring
Etymology
'self-organization' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'organization', where 'self' refers to the individual or system itself, and 'organization' refers to the act of arranging or structuring.
'self-organization' evolved from the concept of 'organization' in the 19th century, emphasizing the autonomous aspect of systems.
Initially, it referred to the organization of living systems, but now it includes non-living systems like computer networks.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which a system, without external guidance, organizes itself into a structured or functional state.
The flock of birds demonstrated self-organization as they flew in a V-formation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45