clockwork universe

/ˌklɑkˈwʌrk ˌjunəvərs/
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Definitions of clockwork universe
  1. noun
    the view that the universe resembles a clock built by God and ticking along according to Newtonian mechanics
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    type of:
    Weltanschauung, world view
    a comprehensive view of the world and human life
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