space-time continuum

space-time

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [speys-tahym]
- /ˈspeɪsˈtaɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [speys-tahym]
- /ˈspeɪsˈtaɪm/

Definitions of space-time continuum words

noun space-time continuum Also called space-time continuum. the four-dimensional continuum, having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate, in which all physical quantities may be located. 1
noun space-time continuum the physical reality that exists within this four-dimensional continuum. 1
adjective space-time continuum of, relating to, or noting a system with three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate. 1
adjective space-time continuum noting, pertaining to, or involving both space and time: a space-time problem. 1

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Origin of space-time continuum

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15

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Parts of speech for Space-time continuum

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space-time continuum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for space-time continuum

noun space-time continuum

fourth dimension — Physics, Mathematics. a dimension in addition to length, width, and depth, used so as to be able to employ geometrical language in discussing phenomena that depend on four variables: Time is considered a fourth dimension for locating points in space-time.

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