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ordinary space

[/ˈɔːrdəneri speɪs/]
nounpl: ordinary spaces
espaço ordinário
1. In mathematics and physics, the three-dimensional Euclidean space in which physical objects exist and move, as opposed to abstract or specialized mathematical spaces
In ordinary space, objects follow the laws of classical mechanics.
No espaço ordinário, os objetos seguem as leis da mecânica clássica.
2. Common, everyday physical space without special mathematical or theoretical properties
We navigate ordinary space using our everyday perception of distance and direction.
Navegamos o espaço ordinário usando nossa percepção cotidiana de distância e direção.
Synonyms
Euclidean spacethree-dimensional spacephysical spaceeveryday space
Antonyms
abstract spacecurved spacehyperspacen-dimensional space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço ordinário
Standard usage in academic contexts
Portugal
espaço ordinário
Standard usage in academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to ordinary space
confined to ordinary space
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