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string theory

string the·o·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [string thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
    • /strɪŋ ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [string thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
    • /strɪŋ ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of string theory words

  • noun string theory a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line. 1
  • noun string theory something resembling a cord or thread. 1
  • noun string theory Also called cosmic string. Physics. a mathematical entity used to represent elementary particles, as gravitons, quarks, or leptons, in terms of a small but finite stringlike object existing in the four dimensions of spacetime and in additional, hypothetical, spacelike dimensions. The theory of such objects (string theory) avoids the many mathematical difficulties that arise from treating particles as points. 1
  • noun string theory a narrow strip of flexible material, as cloth or leather, for tying parts together: the strings of a bonnet. 1
  • noun string theory a necklace consisting of a number of beads, pearls, or the like threaded or strung on a cord; strand: She wore a double string of pearls. 1
  • noun string theory any series of things arranged or connected in a line or following closely one after another: a string of islands; a string of questions. 1
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Origin of string theory

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English string, streng, Old English streng; cognate with Dutch streng, German Strang; akin to Latin stringere to bind; (v.) late Middle English stringen to string a bow, derivative of the noun

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string theory popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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