law of nature

noun

A scientific generalization about nature based upon empirical observation.

Meanings

nounlaw of nature (plural laws of nature)

plural laws of nature

  1. A scientific generalization about nature based upon empirical observation.

    Synonyms: natural law, physical law, law

  2. A generally shared legal or moral principle.

    Synonyms: natural law

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA scientific generalization about nature based upon empirical observation.

nounA generally shared legal or moral principle.

More synonyms by meaning

nouna generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature

Similar

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Bulgarian приро́ден зако́н
  • приро́ден зако́н (priróden zakón)scientific generalization about nature
Polish prawo przyrody
  • prawo przyrodyscientific generalization about nature
Russian зако́н приро́ды
  • зако́н приро́ды (zakón priródy)scientific generalization about nature
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APA

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MLA

“law of nature.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/law%20of%20nature. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “law of nature,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/law%20of%20nature.

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