absolute space

US/ˈæb.səˌlut speɪs/US/ˌæb.səˈljut speɪs/

noun

The Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of spatial (and temporal) coordinates that is the same for all observers

Meanings

nounabsolute space (uncountable)
  1. uncountablenatural sciencesThe Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of spatial (and temporal) coordinates that is the same for all observers

    Synonyms: absolute space-time

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of spatial (and temporal) coordinates that is the same for all observers

Translations

Catalan espai absolut
  • espai absolutphysics
Dutch absolute ruimte
  • absolute ruimtephysics
Esperanto absoluta spaco
  • absoluta spacophysics
French espace absolu
  • espace absoluphysics
German absolute Raum
  • absolute Raumphysics
Italian spazio assoluto
  • spazio assolutophysics
Japanese 絶対空間
  • 絶対空間physics
Latin spatium absolūtum
  • spatium absolūtumphysics
Portuguese espaço absoluto
  • espaço absolutophysics
Romanian spațiu absolut
  • spațiu absolutphysics
Spanish espacio absoluto
  • espacio absolutophysics
Cite this entry
APA

absolute space. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absolute%20space

MLA

“absolute space.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absolute%20space. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “absolute space,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absolute%20space.

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