Newtonian
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Newtonian ( adjective )
Relating to the scientific laws and theories developed by Sir Isaac Newton, particularly his laws of motion and theory of gravitation.
Origin:
Named after sir isaac newton, an english mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Examples:
- The newtonian mechanics of the solar system.
- His newtonian physics class was very difficult.
- The newtonian concept of gravity.
- Newtonian fluid dynamics.
- Newtonian telescope.
(As a noun)
Newtonian ( noun )
Relating to the scientific laws and theories developed by Sir Isaac Newton, particularly his laws of motion and theory of gravitation.
Origin:
Named after sir isaac newton, an english mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Examples:
- The newtonian mechanics of the solar system.
- His newtonian physics class was very difficult.
- The newtonian concept of gravity.
- Newtonian fluid dynamics.
- Newtonian telescope.