English Explanatory Dictionary

physical law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A scientific generalization based upon empirical observation that is part of physics, standing in contrast to chemical law, biological law, sociological law, etc.
  2. A universal statement about the operation of nature, based on empirical observations of physical behavior, tested using the scientific method.

Word forms

physical law physical laws

Synonyms

natural law law of nature
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