English Explanatory Dictionary

Newton's apple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that acts as a source of inspiration or triggers an important realization for someone.

Word forms

Newton's apple Newton's apples

Etymology

After the story that English scientist Isaac Newton was inspired to formulate his theory of gravitation by watching the fall of an apple from a tree.

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