prenewtonian C2+ Topic:Science & Research Also spelled pre-Newtonian US /ˌpriːnuˈtoʊniən/ UK /ˌpriːnjuːˈtəʊniən/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 adj existing before Isaac Newton's work or before the adoption of Newtonian science The chapter compares prenewtonian theories of motion with classical mechanics. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · existing before isaac... pre-Newtonian ↔ Opposites post-NewtonianNewtonian Word family Related forms Newtonianclassical mechanics Etymology Formed from pre- ("before") + Newtonian. It places a theory, period, or scientific framework before Isaac Newton's work or before Newtonian mechanics became established. Topics Science & Research External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # prenewtonian **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˌpriːnuˈtoʊniən/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌpriːnjuːˈtəʊniən/ ## Meanings 1. existing before Isaac Newton's work or before the adoption of Newtonian science ## Examples - The chapter compares prenewtonian theories of motion with classical mechanics. ## Synonyms - pre-Newtonian ## Antonyms - post-Newtonian - Newtonian ## Related Forms - Newtonian - classical mechanics ## Etymology Formed from pre- ("before") + Newtonian. It places a theory, period, or scientific framework before Isaac Newton's work or before Newtonian mechanics became established. ## Topics - Science & Research markdown