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–noun Physics.
a detailed mathematical description of the distribution and movement of matter under the influence of one or more fields.
Origin:
1900–05
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field theory  
n.  
  1. An explicit mathematical description of physical phenomena that takes into account the effects of one or more fields.
  2. The study of fields and field extensions in algebra.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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field theory  
  1. An explicit mathematical description of physical phenomena that models physical forces using fields.
  2. The study of fields and field extensions in algebra.

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