string theory

noun Physics.

See under string(def 3).

Words nearby string theory

string line, string orchestra, string out, string player, string quartet, string theory, string tie, string together, string up, string variable, stringboard

Definition for string theory (2 of 2)

string

[ string ]

/ strɪŋ /

noun

a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.

something resembling a cord or thread.

Also called cosmic string. Physics. a mathematical entity used to represent elementary particles, as gravitons, quarks, or leptons, in terms of a small but finite stringlike object existing in the four dimensions of spacetime and in additional, hypothetical, spacelike dimensions. The theory of such objects (string theory) avoids the many mathematical difficulties that arise from treating particles as points.

a narrow strip of flexible material, as cloth or leather, for tying parts together: the strings of a bonnet.

a necklace consisting of a number of beads, pearls, or the like threaded or strung on a cord; strand: She wore a double string of pearls.

any series of things arranged or connected in a line or following closely one after another: a string of islands; a string of questions.

a series of railroad cars coupled together but not constituting an entire train.

Journalism. a compilation of clippings of a stringer's published writings, submitted in request of payment according to an agreed space rate.

a group of animals, especially saddle horses, owned or used by one person: a string of polo ponies.

(in a musical instrument) a tightly stretched cord or wire that produces a tone when caused to vibrate, as by plucking, striking, or friction of a bow.

strings,

stringed instruments, especially those played with a bow.
players on such instruments in an orchestra or band.

a bowstring.

a cord or fiber in a plant.

the tough piece uniting the two parts of a pod: the strings of beans.

Architecture.

a stringcourse.
Also called stringer. one of the sloping sides of a stair, supporting the treads and risers.

Computers, Linguistics. a linear sequence of symbols, words, characters, or bits that is treated as a unit.

Billiards, Pool.

a stroke made by each player from the head of the table to the opposite cushion and back, to determine, by means of the resultant positions of the cue balls, who shall open the game.
Also called string line. a line from behind which the cue ball is placed after being out of play.

a complement of contestants or players grouped as a squad in accordance with their skill: He made the second string on the football team.

Usually strings. conditions or limitations on a proposal: a generous offer with no strings attached.

Obsolete. a ligament, nerve, or the like in an animal body.

verb (used with object), strung; strung or (Rare) stringed; string·ing.

to furnish with or as with a string or strings: to string a bonnet; to string a bow.

to extend or stretch (a cord, thread, etc.) from one point to another.

to thread on or as on a string: to string beads.

to connect in or as in a line; arrange in a series or succession: She knows how to string words together.

Music.

to adjust the string of (a bow) or tighten the strings of (a musical instrument) to the required pitch.
to equip (a bow or instrument) with new strings.

to provide or adorn with something suspended or slung: a room strung with festoons.

to deprive of a string or strings; strip the strings from: to string beans.

to make tense, as the sinews, nerves, mind, etc.

to kill by hanging (usually followed by up).

Slang. to fool or hoax.

verb (used without object), strung; strung or (Rare) stringed; string·ing.

to form into or move in a string or series: The ideas string together coherently.

to form into a string or strings, as a glutinous substance does when pulled: Good taffy doesn't break—it strings.

Verb Phrases

string along, Informal.

to be in agreement; follow with confidence: He found he couldn't string along with all their modern notions.
to keep (a person) waiting or in a state of uncertainty.
to deceive; cheat; trick.

string out,

to extend; stretch out: The parade strung out for miles.
to prolong: The promised three days strung out to six weeks.

Origin of string

before 900; (noun) Middle English string, streng, Old English streng; cognate with Dutch streng, German Strang; akin to Latin stringere to bind; (v.) late Middle English stringen to string a bow, derivative of the noun

OTHER WORDS FROM string

string·less, adjective string·like, adjective re·string, verb, re·strung, re·string·ing.

British Dictionary definitions for string theory

string

/ (strɪŋ) /

noun

a thin length of cord, twine, fibre, or similar material used for tying, hanging, binding, etc

a group of objects threaded on a single strand a string of beads

a series or succession of things, events, acts, utterances, etc a string of oaths

a number, chain, or group of similar things, animals, etc, owned by or associated with one person or body a string of girlfriends

a tough fibre or cord in a plant the string of an orange; the string of a bean

music a tightly stretched wire, cord, etc, found on stringed instruments, such as the violin, guitar, and piano

short for bowstring

architect short for string course, stringer (def. 1)

maths linguistics a sequence of symbols or words

linguistics a linear sequence, such as a sentence as it is spoken

physics a one-dimensional entity postulated to be a fundamental component of matter in some theories of particle physics See also cosmic string

billiards another word for lag 1 (def. 6)

a group of characters that can be treated as a unit by a computer program

(plural) complications or conditions (esp in the phrase no strings attached)

(modifier) composed of stringlike strands woven in a large mesh a string bag; string vest

keep on a string to have control or a hold over (a person), esp emotionally

pull strings informal to exert personal influence, esp secretly or unofficially

pull the strings to have real or ultimate control of something

second string a person or thing regarded as a secondary source of strength

the strings (plural)

violins, violas, cellos, and double basses collectively
the section of a symphony orchestra constituted by such instruments

verb strings, stringing or strung (strʌŋ)

(tr) to provide with a string or strings

(tr) to suspend or stretch from one point to another

(tr) to thread on a string

(tr) to form or extend in a line or series

(foll by out) to space or spread out at intervals

(tr usually foll by up) informal to kill (a person) by hanging

(tr) to remove the stringy parts from (vegetables, esp beans)

(intr) (esp of viscous liquids) to become stringy or ropey

(tr often foll by up) to cause to be tense or nervous

billiards another word for lag 1 (def. 3)

Derived forms of string

stringlike, adjective

Word Origin for string

Old English streng; related to Old High German strang, Old Norse strengr; see strong

Scientific definitions for string theory

string theory

[ strĭng ]

Any of various theories in physics hypothesizing that space-time has more than four dimensions, and that some of the dimensions are exceedingly small and stringlike in shape. Elementary particles in string theory are understood as standing waves in such space-time strings, rather than as pointlike objects. String theories attempt to unify gravity with the other fundamental forces.

Cultural definitions for string theory

string theory

In physics, a theory that views subatomic particles as string-like objects floating in space-time rather than as point-like objects. Space-time in string theory can have up to nine dimensions of space, plus the dimension of time.

Idioms and Phrases with string theory

string

In addition to the idioms beginning with string

string along
string out
strings attached
string together
string up

also see:

harp on (one string)
no strings attached
on a shoestring
on a string
pull strings
purse strings
tied to apron strings
two strings to one's bow

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string theory

noun Physics.

Words nearby string theory

Definition for string theory (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), strung; strung or (Rare) stringed; string·ing.

verb (used without object), strung; strung or (Rare) stringed; string·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of string

OTHER WORDS FROM string

British Dictionary definitions for string theory

noun

verb strings, stringing or strung (strʌŋ)

Derived forms of string

Word Origin for string

Scientific definitions for string theory

Cultural definitions for string theory

Idioms and Phrases with string theory