field theory
nounPhysics.
a detailed mathematical description of the distribution and movement of matter under the influence of one or more fields.
Origin of field theory
1First recorded in 1900–05
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How to use field theory in a sentence
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.
Disowned | Victor Endersby
Scientific definitions for field theory
field theory
An explicit mathematical description of physical phenomena that models physical forces using fields.
The study of fields and field extensions in algebra.
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