Fibonacci

British  

/ fiboˈnattʃi /

noun

1. Leonardo (leoˈnardo), also called Leonardo of Pisa . ?1170–?1250, Italian mathematician: popularized the decimal system in Europe

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Fibonacci Scientific  

/ fē′bə-nä′chē /

1. Italian mathematician who popularized the modern Arabic system of numerals in the western world and discovered the Fibonacci sequence of integers.

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Example Sentences

I’ve read about sea animals and honeybees, and all about a beautiful piece of math called the Fibonacci sequence.

From Literature

The next technical target sits around $5,182/oz, which represents 261.8% Fibonacci extension of the last major downswing from October, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another, the “Fibonacci Joker,” multiplies the value of the ace, 2, 3, 5 or 8.

From New York Times

“One of the most beautiful vegetables to grace our planet,” Selengut says of romanesco’s alien gorgeousness in her book, noting that it’s “also the mathematical nerd’s veggie of choice,” given its Fibonacci sequence formations.

From Seattle Times

When Millière asked directly for the 83rd Fibonacci number, however, GPT got it wrong, which suggests the system wasn't just parroting the Internet.

From Scientific American