Newtonian mechanics

noun

Early classical mechanics as propounded by Isaac Newton, especially that based on his laws of motion and theory of gravity.

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classical mechanics
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Meanings

nounNewtonian mechanics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableengineeringEarly classical mechanics as propounded by Isaac Newton, especially that based on his laws of motion and theory of gravity.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe branch of mechanics based on Newton's laws of motion

Similar
classical mechanics
Broader
mechanics
Also see
classical mechanics

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