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newtonianrelating to or based on the physics and theories of Isaac Newton

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or based on the physics and theories of Isaac Newton

Pronunciation (IPA): /nuːˈtoʊniən/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks she's discovered non-Newtonian physics when she ignores gravity while sleeping on the ceiling fan.
  • Einstein's theory of relativity challenged traditional Newtonian concepts of space and time.
  • The teacher explained why ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by demonstrating how it flows differently when you hit the bottle.

newtonian

ADJECTIVE

[/nuːˈtoʊniən/]

relating to or based on the physics and theories of Isaac Newton

relating to or based on the physics and theories of Isaac Newton
💡 Concept

relating to or based on the physics and theories of Isaac Newton

The Bostonian explains Newtonian laws while the Amazonian nods in ancient wisdom!
🎵 Rhyme

The Bostonian explains Newtonian laws while the Amazonian nods in ancient wisdom!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/nuːˈtoʊniən/
🇬🇧 UK/njuːˈtəʊniən/

🌳Etymology

RootNewton
Suffix--ian

🎵Rhyme

BostonianAmazonianCaledonian
Bostonian
Amazonian
Caledonian

🔗Collocations

Newtonian mechanics
Newtonian physics
Newtonian fluid
non-Newtonian
Newtonian worldview

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks she's discovered non-Newtonian physics when she ignores gravity while sleeping on the ceiling fan.

Einstein's theory of relativity challenged traditional Newtonian concepts of space and time.

The teacher explained why ketchup is a non-Newtonian fluid by demonstrating how it flows differently when you hit the bottle.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

classicaltraditionalmechanicalgravitational

Antonyms

quantumrelativisticmodern

Related

physicsmechanicsgravitymotionEinsteinrelativity

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