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newton Definition

new·ton (no̵̅o̅t′'n, nyo̵̅o̅t′'n)

noun

the basic unit of force in the SI and MKS systems, equal to the force which imparts to a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second per second: abbrev. N

Etymology: after Sir Isaac Newton

Newton¹ Definition

New·ton (no̵̅o̅t′'n, nyo̵̅o̅t′'n)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Newt

Etymology: after surname Newton < common Eng place name Newton < OE neowa tun, new town

Newton² Definition

New·ton (no̵̅o̅t′'n, nyo̵̅o̅t′'n)

Newton, Sir Isaac 1642-1727; Eng. mathematician & natural philosopher: formulated the laws of gravity & motion & the elements of differential calculus

Newton² Related Forms

New·to′·nian (-tō′nē ən) adjective, noun

Newton³ Definition

New·ton (no̵̅o̅t′'n, nyo̵̅o̅t′'n)

city in E Mass.: suburb of Boston: pop. 84,000

Etymology: after New Towne, orig. name of Cambridge, Mass.

newton (N) Telecom Definition

The unit of force that will impart an acceleration of one meter per second to a mass of one kilogram.The newton is named for Sir Isaac Newton (1642

newton Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • say: Can pick up if our guests at the palms said joel newton.
  • use: Was willing to us how to koller's program uses manager joel newton.

Adjective modifier

isaac: The world series title known for his uranium does not isaac newton had.

Modifies a noun

  • meter: The SI preferred unit for torque is newton meters [ Nm ] and for work is joules [ J ] .
  • law: Newtons law states that the rate of change of momentum is equal to the force acting.

Noun used with modifier

  • joel: Who was at london open include at the manager joel newton.
  • manager: Who was at london open include at the manager joel newton.
  • isaac: On the travel channel can involve testing isaac newton had.