supersymmetry
noun
Simple meaning
A theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
supɚˈsɪmətɹi
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Definition
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noun
physics
A theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces
“According to supersymmetry each force emerged separately during the big bang.”
physics
A theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces and which proposes a physical symmetry between bosons and fermions.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: A theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces
Used this way, supersymmetry is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a scientific use: it names something precisely within a field of study, so it appears in research and teaching more than in conversation.
“According to supersymmetry each force emerged separately during the big bang.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Science
- Academic writing
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
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- “According to supersymmetry each force emerged separately during the big bang.”noun
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