uncertainty principle (n)
indeterminacy principle (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time
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Hypernym scientific theory
Domain of synset - TOPIC quantum theory
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Hyponym scientific theory
Member of this domain - TOPIC quantum theory

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