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field theory

noun

, Physics.
  1. a detailed mathematical description of the distribution and movement of matter under the influence of one or more fields.

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of field theory1

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

It may be possible, but it will have to wait the unified field theory.

Einstein's 'Field Theory' practically proves it on the mathematical side.

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