Synonyms

Theory of Everything

American

noun

a theory intended to show that the electroweak, strong, and gravitational forces are components of a single quantized force.

theory of everything Scientific

A physical theory, such as a grand unified theory, that attempts to explain all physical matter and interactions under a single unified set of principles.

Etymology

Origin of Theory of Everything

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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It takes someone rather bold or foolish – or both – to not only try to create a Theory of Everything, but also state that is their intention.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2022

The Danish Girl was released months after Redmayne won the Oscar for best actor for playing Professor Stephen hawking in The Theory of Everything.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2021

Aardman’s ability to attract the cream of British acting talent has been one of its strengths, but to get Eddie Redmayne hot off his Oscar win for The Theory of Everything was a major coup.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2019

Like college sophomores swept up by a Theory of Everything, we found evidence wherever we looked.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2018

The Theory of Everything is, in truth, a theory of nothing.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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