Meanings
nounabsolute space-time (uncountable)
- uncountablenatural sciencesThe Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates that is the same for all observers.
Synonyms: absolute time, Newtonian time
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe Newtonian concept of an unchanging and unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates that is the same for all observers.
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Dutch absolute ruimte-tijd
- absolute ruimte-tijdNewtonian concept of an unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates
Finnish absoluuttinen aika-avaruus
- absoluuttinen aika-avaruusNewtonian concept of an unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates
Polish czasoprzestrzeń absolutna
- czasoprzestrzeń absolutnaNewtonian concept of an unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates
Portuguese espaço-tempo absoluto
- espaço-tempo absolutoNewtonian concept of an unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates
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absolute space-time. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absolute%20space-time
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“absolute space-time.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absolute%20space-time. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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