indeterminacy principle

proper noun

The Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

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uncertainty principle
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. quantum mechanicsThe Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

    Synonyms: uncertainty principle

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

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uncertainty principle

More synonyms by meaning

noun(quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time

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uncertainty principle
Broader
scientific theory
Also see
heisenberg uncertainty principleuncertainty principle

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