Newtonian

See also: newtonian

English

Etymology

Newton +‎ -ian

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -əʊniən

Adjective

Newtonian (comparative more Newtonian, superlative most Newtonian)

Of or relating to Isaac Newton, or his laws and theories.
(fluid mechanics, of a fluid) Obeying Newton's law of viscosity; i.e. having a constant viscosity.
(physics) Of or relating to classical physics that does not take relativity into account.

Derived terms

non-Newtonian

Translations

related to Newton

Czech: newtonovský
Danish: newtonsk

French: newtonien (fr) m
Italian: newtoniano (it)

pre-Einsteinian in physics

Danish: newtonsk

French: newtonien (fr) m

Noun

Newtonian (plural Newtonians)

A scientist supporting Isaac Newton's views on physics and mathematics.

Translations

supporter of Newton

French: newtonien (fr) m

Romanian: newtonian (ro) m

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