Kepler's law

Kepler's law
noun
(astronomy) one of three empirical laws of planetary motion stated by Johannes Kepler
Topics: ↑astronomy, ↑uranology
Hypernyms: ↑law, ↑law of nature

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\\ˈkeplə(r)z-\ noun
Usage: usually capitalized K
Etymology: after Johannes Kepler
1. : a statement in astronomy: the orbit of each planet is an ellipse that has the sun at one focus
2. : a statement in astronomy: the radius vector from the sun to each planet generates equal orbital areas in equal times
3. : a statement in astronomy: the ratio of the square of the revolution period to the cube of the orbital major axis is the same for all the planets

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  • law of nature — noun a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature (Freq. 3) the laws of thermodynamics • Syn: ↑law • Hypernyms: ↑concept, ↑conception, ↑construct • …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Kepler's laws — Law Law (l[add]), n. [OE. lawe, laghe, AS. lagu, from the root of E. lie: akin to OS. lag, Icel. l[ o]g, Sw. lag, Dan. lov; cf. L. lex, E. legal. A law is that which is laid, set, or fixed; like statute, fr. L. statuere to make to stand. See… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Law — (l[add]), n. [OE. lawe, laghe, AS. lagu, from the root of E. lie: akin to OS. lag, Icel. l[ o]g, Sw. lag, Dan. lov; cf. L. lex, E. legal. A law is that which is laid, set, or fixed; like statute, fr. L. statuere to make to stand. See {Lie} to be… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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