indeterminacy principle

/ˌˈɪndəˌtʌrmənəsi ˌprɪnsəpəl/
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Definitions of indeterminacy principle
  1. noun
    (quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time
    synonyms: uncertainty principle
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    scientific theory
    a theory that explains scientific observations
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