Newtonian (Noun)
Meaning
A follower of Isaac Newton.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a renowned newtonian and wrote several books about Newton's theories of optics and motion.
- Many scientists at that time considered themselves newtonians, strongly supporting Newton's work in the field of physics.
- She became a devoted newtonian after studying Newton's groundbreaking book, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
- His influential newtonian ideas were a cornerstone in shaping modern classical mechanics.
- Throughout the 18th century, several notable newtonians played crucial roles in expanding our understanding of Newton's work.