Indeterminacy Principle
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(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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- synonym
- uncertainty principle
- plural
- Indeterminacy Principles
- possessive
- Indeterminacy Principle's
- pluralpossessive
- Indeterminacy Principles'