string theory
strɪŋ ˈθɪə.ri
string theories
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Definition of string theory - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

scienceTECH.physics theory where particles are tiny vibrating strings unifying forces and matterTECH.
  • String theory tries to explain all forces in the universe.
  • Many physicists debate the validity of string theory.
  • String theory suggests extra dimensions beyond our perception.
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Expressions with string theory

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invisible string theoryn.
a metaphor for unseen connections between people or events
They believe in an invisible string theory linking soulmates.
bosonic string theoryn.
theoretical framework focusing on bosons in 26 dimensions
In bosonic string theory, calculations require 26 dimensions.

Expressions with string

string upv.
suspend something using a rope or cord
We need to string up the lights for the party.
apron stringn.
string used to tie an apron at the waist
She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.
string attachedadj.
having conditions or limitations applied
The donation was generous but string attached.
string outv.
set out in a line or series
The soldiers were ordered to string out along the path.
have the world on a stringv.
feel very confident and in control of situations
She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.
puppet on a stringn.
person controlled by someone else
He felt like a puppet on a string in his new job.

Expressions with theory

crackpot theoryn.
idea that is considered absurd or nonsensical
His crackpot theory about aliens was laughed at by everyone.
pet theoryn.
personal theory often unproven
Her pet theory about diet has no scientific backing.
domino theoryn.
theory that one political event causes similar ones nearby
The domino theory was often cited during the Cold War to justify interventions..
trickle-down theoryn.
economic idea that benefits for the wealthy trickle down to everyone
The politician argued that trickle-down theory would boost the economy.
blow a theory sky-highv.
completely disprove a theory with strong evidence
The new data blew the theory sky-high.
in theoryexp.
theoretically possible but not proven in practice
In theory, the plan should work.
where theory meets practiceadv.
in the situation where ideas are used in real life
This workshop happens where theory meets practice.
conspiracy theoryn.
belief a group is secretly trying to harm or achieve something
He believed in a conspiracy theory about the organization.
grand unified theoryn.
theory explaining multiple phenomena under one framework
He proposed a grand unified theory for social behaviors.
airport theoryn.
idea of judging closeness by airport reunion feelings
Airport theory says you should feel excited to see them at the airport.

Terms related to string theory

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theoreticaltheoristtheorizecosmologydimensionparticlephysicsquantumrelativityunification

Terms with string theory included in their meaning

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mirror symmetryn.
algebraic geometry
relationship between Calabi-Yau manifolds in string theory
superstringn.
physics
hypothetical string-like object in string theory
bosonic string theoryn.
physics
original version of string theory from the 1960s

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  1. French:théorie des cordes, ...
  2. German:Stringtheorie, ...
  3. Italian:teoria delle stringhe, ...
  4. Spanish:teoría de cuerdas, ...
  5. Portuguese:teoria das cordas, ...
  6. Chinese:弦理论, ...
  7. Japanese:ひも理論, ...
  8. Arabic:نَظَرِيَّة الأَوْتَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹרַת הַמִּיתָרִים, ...
  10. Russian:струнная теория, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теорія струн, ...
  12. Hindi:स्ट्रिंग थ्योरी, ...
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